Assistant Community Manager - Central New Jersey

About the role

Greystar, a global real estate platform focused on institutional-quality rental housing, is hiring an Assistant Community Manager for a community in Central New Jersey. The role supports and assists the Community Manager in overseeing the financial and operational side of the community, acting as on-site supervisor when the manager is absent.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and post rent, fees and other payments, prepare daily bank deposits, reconcile bank accounts, process invoices and payables, and prepare financial reports.
• Use Yardi/OneSite property management software to enter transactions accurately and keep the system updated and backed up.
• Review resident files and accounting records to identify unpaid or late fees, follow collection procedures and enforce the lease.
• Review and submit vendor invoices, obtain community manager approval, code charges to the Chart of Accounts and manage communication with vendors, accounting and the owner.
• Follow company procedures for evictions, including notices, court hearings and eviction proceedings.
• Process resident move-outs, including deposits and lease cancellation fees, in line with legal requirements.
• Respond promptly to resident complaints and requests, and act as on-site supervisor by delegating daily work and coordinating maintenance and make-ready tasks.
• Meet with owners, give them updates on community performance and respond to their requests.
• Support leasing and marketing by greeting prospects, showing ready apartments and models, closing leases and helping applicants complete applications and credit checks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Communications or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in residence life and/or property management covering community management, sales, marketing and customer service.
• Understanding of lease terms and lease enforcement, including collections.
• Valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on property; state and local licenses and certifications as required.
• Ability to physically access all parts of the property and amenities, and to lift up to 20 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in property management software (Yardi, OneSite, Entrata).
• Proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $31.00 - $35.00, with possible weekly, monthly or quarterly bonuses depending on whether the role is corporate or onsite.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, with low employee medical costs.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays for new hires, plus birthday off after 1 year.
• Onsite housing discount, 401(k) with company match up to 6%, paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service.