Experienced Property Manager / Part-time Bookkeeper

Apply today to join a growing property rental company from Columbus, Ohio. Be a part of a strong team that has a great deal of passion for real estate.

Established in 1999, we set the precedent which we abide by today where "Our tenants come first" he always believed that our tenants are our most important asset to our company. Over half of our houses and apartments for rent have housed the same tenants for more than 5 years.

About the position

What You’ll Do:

We are looking for someone who can process payments, answer phones, order supplies, show available properties and provide administrative support to the team. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure community meets all monthly, quarterly and annual financial and operational targets, including achieving the highest possible net operating income through effective cost control and revenue improvement programs.
• Oversee and participate in all aspects of leasing production, including leasing administration, marketing activities and maintaining product knowledge of community and competitors to maximize rental income and budgeted occupancy.
• Oversee and participate in all aspects of rent collections, file necessary evictions and ensure landlord/resident laws are followed.
• Oversee, assist and hold accountable all office and maintenance team members to ensure proper execution of individual responsibilities, while promoting a positive work environment.
• Train and mentor individual team members to ensure the understanding of approved policies, procedures and protocols to perform daily responsibilities.
• Provide excellent customer service including managing resident retention, monitoring timeliness and quality of service requests and ensuring aesthetic standards are maintained to the highest level for all aspects of your community.
• Identify and communicate both operational and financial risks to corporate management and establish corrective action plans.
• Other tasks as directed and assigned.
• Answer phones and communicate with people both inside and outside the company via email and phone
• Order office supplies
• Show available properties and assist with other projects as needed
• Administrative and organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor and a positive attitude
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong set of math skills
• Must possess excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and anticipate needs of the team
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to handle a variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent ability with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Pages)
• Ability to be flexible and manage unexpected situations by being proactive and imaginative
• Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree in Business, Property Management, or related field preferred.
• 0 – 7 years’ progressive experience in a conventional housing property management role. At least one-year prior Property Manager experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with AppFolio, Yardi or similar software systems preferred.
• Beginner/Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, including experience creating formulas, sorting, filtering, etc.