Assistant Business Manager

Assistant Business Manager

Join Tarragon Property Services and be a part of a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and offers long-term stability. We're hiring an Assistant Business Manager that is willing to learn, take initiative and make a difference.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm

Location: Haven Apartments - 4999 Sidney Rd SW, Port Orchard, WA 98367

What We Require:

• Business, hospitality or property management background preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills required.
• Computer literacy required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency in preparing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in addition to property management software is preferable
• Yardi Voyager software experience is highly desired but not required.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
• Detail-oriented with a passion for organization. Ability to engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and use good judgment to know when to ask for help and/or guidance.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, tenants, owners, customers, and vendors.
• Strong written and verbal skills including ability to deliver well written reports and business correspondence. Ability to present numerical data effectively.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens well and gets clarification when necessary.
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation or circumstances; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions and in completion of tasks.
• Is a team player; volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for assistance and offers help when needed or able.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with the Business Manager to learn all aspects of property management, including administrative and financial duties.
• Supervise staff and manage the property when the Business Manager is absent.
• Regularly inspect common areas, units, and grounds; provide improvement recommendations.
• Collect and post rent payments from current and former residents; charge deposits and move-in fees.
• Make daily deposits for rent and miscellaneous income.
• Code and process community invoices in Avid; track paid invoices and forward them for approval when needed.
• Deliver non-payment notices to delinquent residents and perform follow-up on late rent or evictions; work on past-due receivables.
• Maintain knowledge of state laws related to delinquent account collections.
• Enter daily resident information (traffic, move-ins, move-outs, unit conditions, etc.).
• Maintain current and past resident files; update Weekly Property Reports; organize older documents.
• Assist in ensuring leases and addendums are accurate (names, addresses, rates, etc.).
• Support marketing efforts with ideas for promotions, advertising, and rate adjustments.
• Participate in leasing activities and stay informed about market trends and competitors.
• Assist the Manager with renewal efforts for current residents.
• Analyze slow-leasing units and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrate strong leadership to earn respect from leasing and maintenance staff.
• Help handle resident service requests and concerns.
• Follow up with new and current residents to maintain positive relationships.
• Always represent the company professionally.
• Maintain a courteous, professional attitude with residents, coworkers, and the public.
• Ensure renters insurance compliance.
• Use Yardi E-Learning for training and development.

Learn a Little About us: Tarragon Property Services

Tarragon Property Services is a leading company in the property management industry, with a strong focus on providing exceptional services. We only manage properties that we own, meaning more job security for our employees and a more direct relationship with the property owner. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, a belief in rewarding hard work and dedication, and a company culture centered around integrity and professionalism, working with Tarragon Property Services offers an exciting and fulfilling career in the property management industry.

Why You'll Love Working For Us:

In addition to a variety of excellent benefits, the hourly range for this role is $24 - $28/hr. Actual compensation will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

• Competitive compensation and monthly bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA health and dependent care
• Group-term life and AD&D
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave

We also provide a host of perks:

• Matching gift program up to $500 per year
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Wine and retail discounts
• Gym membership discount
• YMCA discount
• Discounts at the 5th Avenue Theatre
• For residential employees, we offer a 25% rental discount to live on-site

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.