Property Manager

We are looking for a Property Manager/Leasing Agent to oversee all aspects of an apartment community near Cedar Rapids, IA. This will include resident relations, leasing/marketing activities, maintenance coordination, and accurate accounting, among other responsibilities. This position is public-facing and will require a candidate with strong interpersonal skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of assigned properties.
• Act as the primary point of contact for applicants, residents, maintenance personnel, third-party professionals, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Track and achieve monthly occupancy goals. Advertise and market available units. Assist applicants with property tours, reliably answering phone calls, preparing application paperwork, and communicating lease requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation including leases, inspection forms, work order requests, various property reports, and receipts.
• Perform rent collection activities (including deposits, late fees, etc.). Promptly file/post legal notices per lease terms while following applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents. Timely follow-up with questions, concerns, or issues in a professional manner.
• Manage work orders and meet with maintenance supervisor on a weekly basis. Follow policy regarding maintenance chargeback items.
• Walk property on a regular basis and report needed repairs to maintenance personnel. Participate in all property inspections.
• Collect proposals from vendors and make recommendations. Coordinate vendor schedules.
• Perform regular bookkeeping duties and propose budget forecasts.
• Complete monthly reporting requirements in a timely manner. This includes various property (e.g. occupancy, delinquency, maintenance) and financial (e.g. income/expenses, budgets) reports that assess the operational status of the property. Understand and review monthly financial statements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required (and Desired) Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism are required at all times.
• Basic computer competency (email, Excel, etc.) is required.
• 2 years of property management experience is required.
• Experience with property management software (Rent Manager, Buildium, Yardi, etc.) is strongly desired.
• Experience in accounting/bookkeeping is desired.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks) is desired.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule