Revenue Mgt & Ancillary Services - Utilities Associate

Morgan Properties; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Educational Enhancement Program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Morgan Properties is seeking a Utilities Associate to drive portfolio-wide utilities performance, ensure accurate billing, and coordinate with property teams, vendors, and corporate stakeholders.

The role emphasizes detail-orientation and analytics to manage utilities operations across a multifamily portfolio, lead billing analysis, and resolve service and compliance issues while collaborating with internal departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in utilities management, property operations, real estate, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present data and findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage shared utilities email inboxes and route requests.
• Create, update, and maintain Zendesk tickets for utilities issues.
• Coordinate restoration of utility service with vendors and teams.
• Assist with utility funding approvals by compiling documentation and escalating exceptions.
• Track and follow through on routine utilities requests for timely resolution.
• Manage relationships with third‑party billing providers and review data in Yardi Voyager.
• Maintain organized digital records for utilities documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Analytically driven

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Zendesk

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Position Summary

The Utilities Associate plays a pivotal role in driving portfolio‑wide utilities performance, ensuring accurate utility billing, timely service restoration, and effective coordination across property teams, vendors, and corporate stakeholders. This role owns critical operational and analytical workflows that directly impact resident experience, compliance, and portfolio performance.

In this detail‑oriented, organized, and analytically driven position, the Utilities Associate independently manages utilities operations across a multifamily portfolio, leads billing analysis and consumption reporting, and drives resolution of service and compliance issues. The role partners cross‑functionally with internal teams and third‑party providers to deliver accurate, timely outcomes that support portfolio performance.

This role works cross‑functionally with internal departments and external partners — including property teams, vendors, and utility providers — ensuring a cohesive and results‑driven approach to utilities management. The core mission of this role is to drive operational excellence and billing accuracy across the utilities function while ensuring compliance, data integrity, and consistent service delivery throughout the portfolio.

Essential Duties

Administrative & Operational Support

• Monitor and manage shared utilities email inboxes, ensuring timely review, categorization, and routing of incoming requests.
• Create, update, and maintain Zendesk tickets related to utilities issues, including service restoration, billing inquiries, and account updates.
• Coordinate restoration of utility service for units and common areas by working with vendors, property teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with utility funding approval processes by compiling required documentation, reviewing reports, and escalating exceptions as needed.
• Track, update, and follow through on routine utilities requests to ensure timely resolution and clear communication.

Vendor & System Coordination

• Manage relationships with third‑party utility billing providers (e.g., Conservice, RealPage), including data reconciliation, reporting oversight, and escalation of billing discrepancies to resolution. Access and review data in Yardi Voyager related to residents, charges, ledgers, and standard reports to support utilities workflows.
• Maintain organized digital records for property‑specific utilities documentation, correspondence, and approvals.

Property & Billing Support

• Conduct property‑level utilities analysis and reporting including:
  • Analyzing resident billing details and charge history to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
  • Extracting and interpreting utility consumption data at the unit and property level to support operational decisions.
  • Conducting analysis of usage trends, billing variances, and portfolio‑level discrepancies to inform corrective action.
• Own the end‑to‑end process for resident billing reviews, credits, and internal follow‑ups, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.

Process Adherence & Collaboration

• Execute and continuously improve utilities processes and documentation standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
• Proactively identify recurring issues, operational inefficiencies, and process gaps; develop and recommend solutions to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal departments and external partners, leveraging deep knowledge of utilities systems, vendors, and workflows to ensure seamless execution.

Additional Duties:

Tasks or duties not outlined in this job description may be required to contribute to the organization's success and efficiency.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• 0–2 years of experience in utilities management, property operations, real estate, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners.

Tools & Systems:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis), Outlook, and Word; ability to build and maintain large‑scale data spreadsheets to support utilities reporting and analysis.
• Proficiency in, or demonstrated ability to quickly master, utilities‑related platforms including Yardi Voyager, Zendesk, and third‑party vendor portals.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:

This role requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting. The role involves frequent use of standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, and printers.

Work Environment:

• Primary work environment: Office.
• Noise level: Quiet to moderate.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday.

MORGAN PROPERTIES VALUES:

• Passion: A desire to build communities through teamwork and collaboration, combining individual strengths to deliver exceptional results.
• Respect: We support each other, remaining loyal and honest through adversity and challenges.
• Integrity: A commitment to do right by our employees, residents, and communities.
• Diversity: We embrace and celebrate differences.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Driven by innovation and a passion to do what has never been done before.

The Benefits of Employment

• Employee referral payment program
• Educational Enhancement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life/ AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long and short term disability
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Discount on an apartment at any one of our properties
• Brand new amenity space that includes a full gym/fitness center and golf simulator

Salary range:

$55,000-$65,000/yr

If you are hired at Morgan Properties, your overall compensation package will also be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Get To Know Us:

Established in 1985, Morgan Properties is a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, with a corporate office in Rochester, New York. Morgan Properties and its affiliates pursue a diversified investment strategy focusing on multifamily equity investments, commercial mortgage‑backed securities, preferred equity, and whole loans. Morgan Properties and its affiliates own and manage a multifamily portfolio comprising over 110,000 units across more than 400 communities in 22 states – the company is consistently one of the largest owners of multifamily in the country.

Additionally, the company has made investments in commercial mortgage‑backed securities backed by over $40 billion in multifamily loans. With over 2,500 employees, Morgan Properties prides itself on its quick decision‑making capabilities, strong capital relationships, and proven operational expertise.

For more information, please visit www.morganproperties.com.