Assistant Community Manager - Mercer Island

Greystar•Seattle, WA

2d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Greystar is hiring an experienced Assistant Community Manager for an upcoming transition in Mercer Island. This role supports and assists the Community Manager in overseeing and managing the financial and operational facets of the community. The Assistant Community Manager will complete accounting and bookkeeping tasks, prepare monthly close-out and financial reports, process invoices for payment, collect rent, fees, and other payments, complete bank deposits, dispositions, and account reconciliations, and use the property management software to record, track, and report on all financial workings of the community. Team members are high performers that care about customer service and exceed expectations.

Requirements

Previous property management experience is required
Proficient in MS Office Suite
A high school diploma or equivalent and professional knowledge of business discipline are required.
1-3 years minimum of relevant experience in residence life and/or property management that demonstrates the application of community management, sales, marketing, and customer service background sufficient to assist in managing the day-to-day operations of an apartment community, resolve customer complaints and issues, complete financial records, documents, and reports, increase sales revenues, and coordinate the work of a team.
Understanding of lease terms and lease enforcement, including collections.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of a team.
Incumbents must have all licenses and/or certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions .
Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to drive a golf cart on property.
Demonstrated proficiency in Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports and documents.

Nice To Haves

Fee management preferred
Yardi/OneSite software highly desired but not required
Previous experience in creating/adhering to budgets, fiscal reporting
Strong proficiency in using property management software (Yardi, OneSite, Entrata, etc.).

Responsibilities

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.
May assist and/or support leasing and marketing efforts by greeting prospective residents, gathering information about the prospect via the Guest Card, showing ready apartments and models, closing and obtaining the lease deposit, and assisting the prospective resident in completing the rental application and credit verification.
For California Only: The Assistant Community Manager or Leasing Manager must review all completed move in files prior to submission to the Community Manager for review and approval.
Collects and posts rent, fees, and other payments, prepares daily bank deposits and processes invoices and payables.
Stays up to date on rent assistance policies and programs from federal, state, and local governing offices.
Assists the leasing team in touring apartments with prospects both virtual leasing and in-person tours.
Reviews and submits invoices from vendors, contractors, and service providers for payment.
Processes resident move-outs by reviewing lease terms and notice requirements and processing the disposition in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements.
Responds to resident questions, concerns, and requests in a timely manner, and takes appropriate action to resolve and address service issues.
Partners 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.

Benefits

Housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities
Cell phone allowance
Monthly bonus incentives
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.
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.