Assistant Business Manager

Assistant Business Manager

Tarragon Property Services | $24-$28/hr + Monthly Bonus | Full Benefits

Join Tarragon Property Services and be a part of a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and offers long-term stability. We're hiring an Assistant Business Manager that is willing to learn, take initiative and make a difference.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm

Location: Chinook Park Apartments
-320 Chinook Ave, Enumclaw, WA 98022

• Business, hospitality or property management background preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills required.
• Computer literacy required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency in preparing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in addition to property management software is preferable
• Yardi Voyager software experience is highly desired but not required.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
• Detail-oriented with a passion for organization. Ability to engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and use good judgment to know when to ask for help and/or guidance.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, tenants, owners, customers, and vendors.
• Strong written and verbal skills including ability to deliver well written reports and business correspondence. Ability to present numerical data effectively.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens well and gets clarification when necessary.
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation or circumstances;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions and in completion of tasks.
• Is a team player; volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for assistance and offers help when needed or able.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

• Work closely with the Business Manager to learn all aspects of property management, including administrative and financial duties.
• Supervise staff and manage the property when the Business Manager is absent.
• Regularly inspect common areas, units, and grounds; provide improvement recommendations.
• Collect and post rent payments from current and former residents; charge deposits and move-in fees.
• Make daily deposits for rent and miscellaneous income.
• Code and process community invoices in Avid; track paid invoices and forward them for approval when needed.
• Deliver non-payment notices to delinquent residents and perform follow-up on late rent or evictions; work on past-due receivables.
• Maintain knowledge of state laws related to delinquent account collections.
• Enter daily resident information (traffic, move-ins, move-outs, unit conditions, etc.).
• Maintain current and past resident files; update Weekly Property Reports; organize older documents.
• Assist in ensuring leases and addendums are accurate (names, addresses, rates, etc.).
• Support marketing efforts with ideas for promotions, advertising, and rate adjustments.
• Participate in leasing activities and stay informed about market trends and competitors.
• Assist the Manager with renewal efforts for current residents.
• Analyze slow-leasing units and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrate strong leadership to earn respect from leasing and maintenance staff.
• Help handle resident service requests and concerns.
• Follow up with new and current residents to maintain positive relationships.
• Always represent the company professionally.
• Maintain a courteous, professional attitude with residents, coworkers, and the public.
• Ensure renters insurance compliance.
• Use Yardi E-Learning for training and development.

Tarragon Property Services is a leading company in the property management industry, with a strong focus on providing exceptional services. We only manage properties that we own, meaning more job security for our employees and a more direct relationship with the property owner. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, a belief in rewarding hard work and dedication, and a company culture…