Assistant Business Manager

Tarragon Property Services•Seattle, WA

2d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Tarragon Property Services is hiring an Assistant Business Manager for Beryl Apartments in Seattle, Washington. The role works closely with the Business Manager to learn and support all aspects of property management, including administrative, financial, leasing, and resident-service duties. The Assistant Business Manager supervises staff and manages the property when the Business Manager is absent, while helping maintain the property's operations, resident relationships, and leasing performance. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hourly pay range is $28–$32, with monthly bonuses. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. Tarragon says it manages only properties it owns and emphasizes job stability, work-life balance, integrity, and professionalism.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and use good judgment about when to seek help or guidance.
Ability to interact professionally with employees, tenants, owners, customers, and vendors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports and business correspondence and presenting numerical data effectively.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively, listen well, and seek clarification when necessary.
Ability to adapt approach to different situations and handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to follow instructions and management direction and take responsibility for actions and task completion.
Team-oriented, willing to volunteer and help others, and interested in taking on increased responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Background in business, hospitality, or property management.
Proficiency in preparing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets and using property management software.
Yardi Voyager experience.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Business Manager to learn and support property management, including administrative and financial duties.
Supervise staff and manage the property when the Business Manager is absent.
Inspect common areas, units, and grounds regularly and recommend improvements.
Collect and post rent payments from current and former residents and charge deposits and move-in fees.
Make daily deposits for rent and miscellaneous income.
Code and process community invoices in Avid, track paid invoices, and forward invoices for approval when needed.
Deliver non-payment notices to delinquent residents, follow up on late rent or evictions, and work on past-due receivables.
Maintain knowledge of state laws related to delinquent account collections.
Enter daily resident information, including traffic, move-ins, move-outs, and unit conditions.
Maintain current and past resident files, update Weekly Property Reports, and organize older documents.
Help ensure leases and addendums are accurate, including names, addresses, and rates.
Support marketing with ideas for promotions, advertising, and rate adjustments.
Participate in leasing activities and stay informed about market trends and competitors.
Assist the Manager with renewal efforts for current residents.
Analyze slow-leasing units and recommend solutions.
Provide leadership to earn the respect of leasing and maintenance staff.
Help handle resident service requests and concerns.
Follow up with new and current residents to maintain positive relationships.
Represent the company professionally and maintain a courteous, professional attitude with residents, coworkers, and the public.
Ensure renters insurance compliance.
Use Yardi E-Learning for training and development.