Assistant Community Manager - Boston, MA

Greystar; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, &

Paid time off: 15 days vacation, 4 PTO

Onsite housing discount

6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC in Boston is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support the Community Manager in managing accounting, rent processing, and financial reporting for a residential community. You will use Yardi/OneSite/Entrata to post deposits, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial reports.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in property management, with strong communication skills and a detail-oriented, independent work style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in residence life and/or property management.
• Understanding of lease terms and collections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collect rent and payments; post deposits; reconcile bank accounts.
• Operate Yardi/OneSite; ensure data accuracy and backups.
• Review resident files to identify unpaid fees; enforce lease terms.
• Review invoices; code charges; coordinate with vendors.
• Handle evictions per policy; represent the community in court.
• Process move-outs; apply deposits and fees.
• Promote resident satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly.
• Serve as on-site supervisor when Community Manager is absent.
• Support leasing and marketing; greet prospects and collect applications.

Skills

Financial reporting

Revenue management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communications, or related field

Tools

Yardi

OneSite

Entrata

Excel

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This role supports and assists the Community Manager in overseeing and managing the financial and operational facets of the community by 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 using the property management software to record, track, and report on all financial workings of the community.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Completes the 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.
• May assist and/or support leasing and marketing efforts by greeting prospective residents, gathering information about the prospect via the Guest Card, showing ready apartments and models, closing and obtaining the lease deposit, and assisting the prospective resident in completing the rental application and credit verification.

For California Only: The Assistant Community Manager or Leasing Manager must review all completed move in files prior to submission to the Community Manager for review and approval.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Communications, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• 1-3 years minimum of relevant experience in residence life and/or property management that demonstrates the application of community management, sales, marketing, and customer service background sufficient to assist in managing the day‑to‑day operations of an apartment community, resolve customer complaints and issues, complete financial records, documents, and reports, increase sales revenues, and coordinate the work of a team.
• Understanding of lease terms and lease enforcement, including collections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of a team.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Incumbents must have all licenses and/or certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions.
• Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to drive a golf cart on property.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports and documents.

• Strong proficiency in using property management software (Yardi, OneSite, Entrata, etc.).

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Team members work in an office environment but also may have frequent exposure to outside elements where temperature, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous. Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities.
• Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the community and amenities.
• Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
• Routine local travel may be required to make bank deposits, attend training classes, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
• Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

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The hourly range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00.

Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participateina quarterly or annual bonus program based onindividual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participatein weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Lifeinsurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee‑only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar‑managed communities are available subject to discount and unit 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