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
- Acts 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
- Develops marketing strategies for leasing apartments and establishes goals for Leasing Associates
- Provides superior resident services, solves day-to-day problems and maintains good relations with residents
- Ensures the timely completion of forms and reports, including Weekly Community Overview Report, Weekly Status Report and Monthly Report of Financial Activities
- Enters new lease data information, including lease terms, amount of rent, demographic information, etc.
- Monitors Lease Expiration Report
- Shops competition and prepares monthly Market Survey
- Inspects vacant apartments for damages and cleanliness as described in Move-In/Move-Out Procedures
- Develops ideas for improving operations and profitability
- Approves Legal procedures concerning delinquent accounts
- Monthly billing of rental accounts
- Routine purchases that are authorized in the Operation Budget
- 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 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 be able to use office equipment, including typewriter and calculator.