Assistant Community Manager

About the role

Assists Community Manager in the day-to-day operation of the community and in managing all aspects of the property including: administration, leasing, accounting, bookkeeping, service and resident relations.

Responsibilities

• Pre-qualify, show and lease apartments
• Act as Community Bookkeeper; post rental payments, code and pay invoices, prepare monthly billing for each apartment, account for disbursement of petty cash, adjust delinquent accounts, settle delinquent accounts, prepare late notices and file evictions
• Develop marketing strategies for leasing apartments and establish goals for Leasing Associates
• Provide superior resident services, solve day-to-day problems and maintain good relations with residents
• Ensure the timely completion of forms and reports, including Weekly Community Overview Report, Weekly Status Report and Monthly Report of Financial Activities
• Enter new lease data information, including lease terms, amount of rent, demographic information, etc.
• Monitor Lease Expiration Report
• Shop competition and prepare monthly Market Survey
• Inspect vacant apartments for damages and cleanliness as described in Move-In/Move-Out Procedures
• Develop ideas for improving operations and profitability
• Approve Legal procedures concerning delinquent accounts
• Perform monthly billing of rental accounts and routine purchases authorized in the Operation Budget
• Prepare Weekly and Monthly Activity Reports

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to three years related experience in Payable/Receivables; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Leasing experience, management training and sales experience are desirable. A Real Estate license may be required in some states.

Qualifications

Must have excellent people skills. Must be a strong team player with good communication skills and ability to manage time and set priorities.

Skills

• Knowledge of bookkeeping, business math, accounting, management and marketing
• Must be computer literate and able to use office equipment, including typewriter and calculator