Assistant Property Manager

Assistant Property ManagerBecause every position is considered critical to Highmark's success and reputation, we take care to employ those who aspire to become the best in their field. Those who succeed at Highmark will do so because they enjoy an empowered, challenging, fulfilling, and financially rewarding workplace!The Assistant Property Manager performs community accounting functions and assists in the administration, leasing and supervision of personnel.Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessionsCompetitive pay for the marketMonthly bonus opportunities for all site associates30% associate rent discountMedical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employmentCompany-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverageFlexible Spending accounts401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark matchProfessional Certification & Tuition reimbursementVacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days10 paid holidaysPaid parental leaveResponsibilitiesCollects and secures rental paymentsScans daily bank deposits and verifies the accuracy of those depositsAssists Community Director with daily rate approvals in YieldstarInputs daily activity transactions in Yardi and clears any outstanding validationsPrepares accounting records and reports, including deposit accounting and monthly close outVerifies accuracy of move-outs for integration with rental collection company.Delivers late rent letters and notices to vacate, and personally contacts all residents who have unpaid/owed rent dailyResponsible for bad debt collection until no longer applicableAssists in eviction process and follows orderly and timely policies for local municipalitiesEnters activity into YARDI in relation to the daily, weekly & monthly checklists – Enters Skip Watch information (if applicable)Assists Community Director with Apartment Ratings responsesAssists team in achieving positive SatisFact scoresAssists with leasing duties, including showing apartments and preparing leases via E-signature if applicableMaintains organized community office filesMaintains working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations concerning apartment leasing and management, i.e. Fair Housing, collections, evictions, towing and pool enclosuresPrepares accurate and complete reports in a timely mannerHandles or assists in the receiving, recording, preparation and follow-up of work orders to facilitate residents' service requestsAssists in the inspections of vacant apartments and takes appropriate action to prepare them for market-ready statusPromotes resident retention by assisting with the renewal programPerforms periodic inspection of common areas, including balcony/patio inspectionsReports any observed maintenance problem(s)Must assist in planning and preparation of resident functionsMust stay informed and comply with all policies and procedures as outline in the operations manualMust adhere to and comply with company safety policies and rules and utilize safety equipment as requiredAssumes duties of Community Director, as directedMust always be courteous and helpful to residents, prospective residents and co-workersMust have reliable transportation in order to attend meetings, purchase and pick up suppliesMust have mode of communication in which to be contacted at home and to respond in cases of emergencyMust be available for overtime, weekend, holiday and evening workMust be willing to be assigned to other Highmark communities, as neededPerforms other duties as assigned by Community DirectorTravel and overnight stays may be requiredQualificationsInterested in the aboveYou have leadership and team-building skillsExcellent mathematical skills (high school level)You strive for excellenceHigh school diploma or equivalentMathematical skills (high school level) in order to calculate pro-rations, bank deposits, etc.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), Outlook and internetApartment management experience preferredStrong proficiency in property management software (preferably Yardi)Leadership and team-building skillsValid driver's license