Assistant Community Manager - Elina at Easton Park

Hines; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines is seeking an Assistant Community Manager for Elina at Easton Park in Austin, TX. You will support the Community Manager in overseeing financial operations, accounting tasks, and monthly close-outs to ensure revenue and reporting accuracy.

The role involves daily rent collection, invoice processing, lease enforcement, owner communications, and on-site supervision in the manager's absence. A flexible schedule including weekends is required, with compensation in the $25.75–$27/hour range.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Two or more years prior experience in property management or related industry.
• Entrata experience is a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work indoors approximately 95% of the time and outdoors 5% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• On-call availability for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions and postings, deposits, reconciliations, and invoices.
• Review resident files, collect balances, and enforce lease terms to maximize revenue.
• Adhere to eviction procedures and represent the community in court as required.
• Review and submit vendor invoices for payment.
• Process resident move-outs according to lease terms.
• Respond to resident questions and service issues to maintain satisfaction.
• Act as on-site supervisor in absence of the community manager.
• Meet owners, conduct tours, and report on community performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Basic accounting

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Entrata

Job description

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

We’re creating places people are proud to call home and supporting teams who take pride in delivering hospitality-focused experiences every day all while building lasting, meaningful careers along the way. Backed by Hines, a global real estate investment, development, and property management firm, Hines Living is one of the firm’s highest-conviction growth priorities, expanding rapidly across North America. Come grow with us!

As an Assistant Community Manager at Elina at Easton Park with Hines, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting 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. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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

• Reviews resident files and accounting records, communicates with residents regarding outstanding balances, implements procedures for collecting on delinquencies, and enforces the lease to maximize revenue

• Adheres to Hines’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

• Reviews and submits invoices from vendors, contractors, and service providers for payment by reconciling work performed or products purchased

• Processes resident move-outs by reviewing lease terms and notice 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, and coordinating maintenance and make-ready tasks with the maintenance supervisor

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school education or equivalent from accredited institution

• Two or more years prior experience in property management or in a related industry preferred

• Experience with property management software preferred; Entrata experience a plus

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Knowledge of basic accounting practices

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Work indoors approximately 95% of the time and outdoors 5% of the time

• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses to inspect building and detect emergency alarms

• On occasion, perform physical inspections of the property which may include climbing up and down stairs or accessing restrictive openings

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs

• Though occurrences are rare, be accessible 24 hours a day in case of an emergency and perform on-site operations management during natural disasters

• Transfer properties and work overtime as business needs deem appropriate

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

• Compensation: $25.75 - $27

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65‑year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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