Property Assistant

About the role

Provide assistance to a team of Property Managers in all administrative aspects of property management administration and reporting. Lead member and first (telephone) response for tenant/customer service requests serving a portfolio of investment and corporate properties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial controls and business processes are in place relative to processing, monitoring, analyzing and reporting all expenditures.
• Coordinate with Property Managers in property-related documents administration - memoranda, letters, monthly reports, proposals, and other projects from draft using company software packages such as spreadsheets, word processing and graphics.
• Create transcription from Dictaphone.
• Maintain a professional image to internal and external callers.
• Delegate calls to property service technicians and follow up with tenant and/or property manager as required.
• Compile information, prepare and update reports or process other documents as required: Lease Abstracts, Vendor Insurance Certificates, Vendor Service Agreements, Vendor Invoices and Service Records, Property Emergency Call Lists, Tenant Contact Lists, etc.
• Develop and maintain property filing & tracking systems for reports and documents identified above.
• Aid in the annual budget preparation and development.
• Administer and print various property accounting reports (as produced by the company’s accounting software) for Property Manager review or compilation in the property monthly (or other periodic) reports – Accounts Receivable, Check Register, Variance Report, General Ledger, Rent Roll, etc.
• Administer vendor, RE Tax and other property invoices. Date stamp, code/process for Property Manager review/approval and enter into the accounting system.
• Organization and scheduling of meetings. Prepare/organize items in relation to meetings, including but not limited to, site reservation, preparation of necessary materials, interaction with attendees, etc.
• Aid Property Managers in the monthly billing, periodic tenant billing adjustments (PTAR’s) and subsequent collections of monthly tenant rent and other tenant receivables.
• Oversee copying, faxing and mail distribution within designated area. Monitor and order general office supplies as needed. Ensure assigned office equipment is adequately maintained and secure.
• Contact and coordinate with vendors to service or repair equipment.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) and a Minimum 3-4 years previous related experience preferably in a Real Estate Background.

Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, E-Mail.

Working knowledge of Internet and Internet Searching Techniques.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Flexibility to handle changing priorities and projects.

Ability to prioritize workload with an attention to detail and willingness to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Strong proofreading and editing skills.

Strong business vocabulary, grammar, and effective communication skills.

Discretion regarding personnel and industry-related matters.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail.

Broker or salesman license as required for property management in the state/s where business is transacted.

Qualifications

Broker or salesman license as required for property management in the state/s where business is transacted.

Skills

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, E-Mail.
• Working knowledge of Internet and Internet Searching Techniques.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to handle changing priorities and projects.
• Ability to prioritize workload with an attention to detail and willingness to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong business vocabulary, grammar, and effective communication skills.
• Discretion regarding personnel and industry-related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits and Perks

• Industry leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)
• Generous healthcare
• Bright Horizons back-up care program
• Generous paid time off
• Education reimbursement
• Referral Program
• Opportunities to network and connect.

Pay

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held.

Schedule

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.