Assistant Property Manager

Highmark Residential, LLC • North Port, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Property Manager performs community accounting functions and assists with administration, leasing, and personnel supervision at Grande Court at North Port. The role supports daily property operations, resident services, leasing, collections, reporting, and community upkeep. The Assistant Property Manager may assume the Community Director’s duties as directed and may be assigned to other Highmark communities as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High-school-level mathematical skills for tasks such as calculating prorations and bank deposits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook, and the internet.
• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to attend meetings and purchase and pick up supplies.
• A means of communication at home and ability to respond in cases of emergency.
• Availability for overtime, weekend, holiday, and evening work.
• Willingness to work at other Highmark communities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Apartment management experience is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in property management software, preferably Yardi.

Responsibilities

• Collect and secure rental payments.
• Scan daily bank deposits and verify their accuracy.
• Assist the Community Director with daily rate approvals in Yieldstar.
• Enter daily activity transactions in Yardi and clear outstanding validations.
• Prepare accounting records and reports, including deposit accounting and monthly closeout.
• Verify move-out accuracy for integration with the rental collection company.
• Deliver late-rent letters and notices to vacate, and contact residents with unpaid or owed rent daily.
• Manage bad-debt collection until it is no longer applicable.
• Assist with the eviction process and follow local municipalities’ orderly and timely policies.
• Enter activity in Yardi in connection with daily, weekly, and monthly checklists, including Skip Watch information when applicable.
• Assist the Community Director with Apartment Ratings responses.
• Help the team achieve positive SatisFact scores.
• Assist with leasing, including showing apartments and preparing leases through E-signature when applicable.
• Maintain organized community office files.
• Maintain working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations concerning apartment leasing and management, including Fair Housing, collections, evictions, towing, and pool enclosures.
• Prepare accurate and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Handle or assist with receiving, recording, preparing, and following up on work orders for residents’ service requests.
• Assist with vacant-apartment inspections and take appropriate action to prepare apartments for market-ready status.
• Promote resident retention by assisting with the renewal program.
• Periodically inspect common areas, including balconies and patios.
• Report observed maintenance problems.
• Assist with planning and preparing resident functions.
• Stay informed about and comply with all policies and procedures in the operations manual.
• Comply with company safety policies and rules and use required safety equipment.
• Assume the Community Director’s duties as directed.
• Remain courteous and helpful to residents, prospective residents, and coworkers.
• Use reliable transportation to attend meetings and purchase and pick up supplies.
• Maintain a means of communication at home and respond in emergencies.
• Be available for overtime, weekend, holiday, and evening work.
• Be willing to work at other Highmark communities as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Community Director.
• Travel and stay overnight when required.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions.
• Competitive pay for the market.
• Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates.
• 30% associate rent discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment.
• Company-provided life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending accounts.
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with a 4% Highmark match.
• Professional certification and tuition reimbursement.
• Vacation, sick, and personal time off available after 90 days.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED