Assistant Community Manager - Union Chapel Hill (Student Living)

About the position

Greystar is seeking a dedicated individual to support and assist the Community Manager in overseeing and managing the financial and operational aspects of the community. This role involves completing accounting and bookkeeping tasks, preparing monthly close-out and financial reports, processing invoices for payment, collecting rent, fees, and other payments, completing bank deposits, dispositions, and account reconciliations, and utilizing property management software to record, track, and report on all financial activities of the community.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily transactions and tasks related to the financial operation of the community by collecting and posting rent, fees, and other payments, preparing daily bank deposits and reconciling bank accounts, preparing financial reports, and processing invoices and payables.
• Operates the property management software (Yardi/OneSite) and completes transactions by entering all required fields correctly and by completing updates and back-ups to ensure the integrity of the system.
• Reviews resident files and accounting records to determine unpaid and/or late fees owed, communicates with residents regarding outstanding balances, implements procedures for collecting on delinquencies, and enforces the lease to maximize revenue.
• Reviews and submits invoices from vendors, contractors, and service providers for payment by reconciling work performed or products purchased, obtaining community manager approval, coding charges to appropriate Chart of Account codes, and managing communication between the vendor/contractor, accounting, and the client/owner as needed.
• Follows the Company's established procedures related to evictions by following proper notice requirements, evicting residents, and representing the community as required in court hearings and eviction proceedings.
• Processes resident move-outs by reviewing lease terms and notice requirements, applying appropriate deposit and lease cancellation fees, if applicable, and processing the disposition in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements.
• Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding to complaints, questions, and requests in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues.
• Acts as the on-site supervisor in the absence of the community manager by organizing and delegating daily work, coordinating maintenance and make-ready tasks with the maintenance supervisor, and managing the operation of the community in compliance with Company policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Assists in managing the client/owner relationship by meeting with the owners, conducting community tours, providing updates and information about the community's performance, and responding to owner requests as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in property management or a related field.
• Strong accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Proficiency in property management software, preferably Yardi or OneSite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle resident complaints and resolve issues effectively.
• Knowledge of eviction procedures and legal requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and analysis.
• Customer service experience in a residential setting.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Generous Paid Time off including 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities (subject to availability).
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.