Assistant Community Manager

Our multi-family community in Durham, NC currently has a full-time Assistant Community Manager opening. The Assistant Community Manager primarily operates and manages the receivables of the property accounting, maintains community files, and assists in daily operations of the property as determined by the Community Manager.

About Us: Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartments. IRT currently manages over 36,000 apartment homes, 120 communities, in over 30 markets and 14 of the country’s most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry.

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Responsibilities:

• Operate and manage the receivables of the Community accounting, maintain community files, and assist in daily operations of the Community at the direction of the Community Manager.
• Perform functions of the Community Manager when the manager is unavailable and assist with managing the day-to-day operations.
• Collect all rents and fees, within legal means, to achieve zero delinquency.
• Prepare bank deposits and transport them to the bank daily.
• Secure receipts received after daily deposits until the next banking business day.
• Pursue delinquencies via eviction action or designated collection agency.
• Complete accounting month-end reports and any other reports needed.
• Work with the Community Manager, directing the efforts of on-site staff to ensure apartments are ready for move-in and are maintained in a satisfactory manner.
• Oversee and maintain company customer service standards. Respond to resident’s requests and work with residents to minimize and resolve problems and complaints.
• Assist with leasing. Oversee and maintain prospect, traffic and leasing data.
• Assist with coordination of and participate in resident functions.
• Maintain courteous & helpful demeanor with owners, residents, prospective residents, coworkers, vendors, etc.
• Participate in company training classes, meetings, and other events intended to introduce staff to new ideas and improve overall performance.