Assistant Property Manager - Residential

Beacon Property Management proudly owns, operates and manages 61 residential housing communities across the U.S. Our properties are located in Michigan, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. We pride ourselves on resident satisfaction and aim to provide high-quality customer service in everything that we do.

About the role

We are hiring an Assistant Property Manager for our Hidden Lakes Apartments in Kentwood, MI. This role involves both bookkeeping and management responsibilities to support resident satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Handle recordkeeping and reporting responsibility on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Maintain accurate records of income and expenses, including processing invoices for payment when required.
• Responsible for the collection, posting, and depositing of revenue, including receiving, processing, and posting rents and security deposit payments.
• Handle delinquencies, late notices, and evictions; maintain minimum 95% collection status and limit bad debt.
• Monitor, log, and deposit laundry revenue according to company policies and procedures.
• Monitor all utility bills for correct billing of occupied apartments through chargebacks, enforcing lease requirements, and legal filings for non-compliance as necessary.
• Process renewal letters and complete follow-up with residents while maintaining a monthly renewal log.
• Organize and maintain resident files per company procedure.
• Assist with staff management responsibilities, including supervising, training, and development.
• Perform floating duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in bookkeeping or accounting with office management responsibility.
• Residential property management experience preferred.
• Ability to develop a rapport with residents and community staff.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• 401k retirement plan
• Housing discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary benefit programs
• Career development opportunities and paid training for certifications