Assistant Community Manager - Bella Vista

Education Realty Trust Inc.•Renton, WA

36d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Bella Vista has an immediate opening for an experienced Assistant Community Manager! Our team members are high performers that care about customer service and exceed expectations. The Assistant Community Manager plays a critical role in our success. Bella Vista is a 182 unit garden style community located along Lake Washington in Renton. With meticulously landscaped grounds and beautifully designed amenities, these spacious apartments and townhomes are built to showcase the beauty of the PNW. Supports and assists the Community Manager in overseeing and managing the financial and operational facets of the community by completing accounting and bookkeeping tasks, preparing monthly close-out and financial reports, processing invoices for payment, collecting rent, fees, and other payments, completing bank deposits, dispositions, and account reconciliations, and using the property management software to record, track, and report on all financial workings of the community.

Requirements

Previous property management experience is required, fee management preferred
Proficient in MS Office Suite and Yardi/OneSite software highly desired but not required
Being financially savvy; previous experience in creating/adhering to budgets, fiscal reporting
Excellent communication skills: ability to read, write and communicate effectively
High level of professionalism in both manner and dress
A high school diploma or equivalent and professional knowledge of business discipline are required.

Responsibilities

Being part of a team and having fun while providing excellent customer service
Collecting and posting rent, fees, and other payments, preparing daily bank deposits and processing invoices and payables. Stay up to date on rent assistance policies and programs from federal, state, and local governing offices.
Assist the leasing team in touring apartments with prospects both virtual leasing and in-person tours
Reviewing and submitting invoices from vendors, contractors, and service providers for payment.
Process resident move-outs by reviewing lease terms and notice requirements and processing the disposition in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements.
Respond to resident questions, concerns, and requests in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues.
Partner with the on-site office team and marketing team to create safe, social distant activities and events for residents.
Acts as the on-site supervisor in the absence of the Community Manager.
Completes the daily transactions and tasks related to the financial operation of the community by collecting and posting rent, fees, and other payments, preparing daily bank deposits and reconciling bank accounts, preparing financial reports, and processing invoices and payables.
Operates the property management software (Yardi/OneSite) and completes transactions by entering all required fields correctly and by completing updates and back-ups to ensure the integrity of the system.
Reviews resident files and accounting records to determine unpaid and/or late fees owed, communicates with residents regarding outstanding balances, implements procedures for collecting on delinquencies, and enforces the lease to maximize revenue.
Reviews and submits invoices from vendors, contractors, and service providers for payment by reconciling work performed or products purchased, obtaining community manager approval, coding charges to appropriate Chart of Account codes, and managing communication between the vendor/contractor, accounting, and the client/owner as needed.
Follows the Company's established procedures related to evictions by following proper notice requirements, evicting residents, and representing the community as required in court hearings and eviction proceedings.
Processes resident move-outs by reviewing lease terms and notice requirements, applying appropriate deposit and lease cancellation fees, if applicable, and processing the disposition in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements.
Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding to complaints, questions, and requests in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues.
Acts as the on-site supervisor in the absence of the community manager by organizing and delegating daily work, coordinating maintenance and make-ready tasks with the maintenance supervisor, and managing the operation of the community in compliance with Company policies, procedures, and business practices.
Assists in managing the client/owner relationship by meeting with the owners, conducting community tours, providing updates and information about the community's performance, and responding to owner requests as needed.

Benefits

In addition to our competitive compensation, we offer housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities, cell phone allowance, monthly bonus incentives, and a robust benefits and perks package.
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.
Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.