Reports to: Portfolio Manager
Job Overview:
The Assistant Property Manger assists with preserving and increasing the value of a real estate investment. S/he assists with managing the day-to-day operations for multiple residential buildings/portfolios and takes action to best meet the owner’s goals and objectives. Specifically, s/he assists the Portfolio Manager with tenant relations, collecting rent, monitoring agreements, and ensuring the property is in good working order.
Primary Responsibilities:
Tenant Relations
· Coordinates tenant move-ins, move-outs, and at times, renewals of residents.
· Enforce terms of rental agreements, resolve tenant complaints, and if needed, oversee eviction proceedings.
· Communicate and build strong relationships with tenants (re: repairs, status of capital improvements, tenant concerns).
· Provides timely, attentive, upbeat service to residents, making sure their needs are met or explained in a manner that reflects positively on the company or business.
Facilities Management
· Regularly inspect property to ensure it is in good working order; common areas are clean and well maintained, and the building meets requirements.
· Assist manager with collection of vendor updates and new bids from contractors.
· Assists the maintenance coordinator to schedule repairs and resolve emergency maintenance issues in a timely manner.
· Coordinate with contractors to assess problems and make needed repairs for larger construction projects or building issues.
· Issues and replaces/makes keys with a key cutting machine.
· Ensures compliance and organization of owner(s) and management agreement with utility companies.
· Assists in coordination of various maintenance special or yearly upkeep projects assigned by property manager.
Financial Reporting
· Pull financial reports for Regional Property Manager or Portfolio Manager as requested.
· Assist in handling utility vendor approvals and invoice discrepancies.
Other Duties
· Encouraged to reach out and network with Peak's team of leasing agents and coordinators to grow competency and gain efficiency.
· Ensure compliance with Peak Properties company policy, as well as federal and local regulations.
· Additional duties as assigned by Portfolio Manager or Management.
· Attend Peak meetings and/or connect with other Peak employees to share best practices.
Qualifications:
· 2 years of Property Management/Real Estate Experience (Preferred)
· Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, real estate, construction management or vocational real estate training preferred.
· Interest in gaining knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
· Knowledge of property management a plus.
· Strong interpersonal and business communication skills.
· Must be detail-oriented and a motivated self-starter.
· Must have the ability to multi task and work independently.
· High level of organization and follow up.
· Ability to handle large volume of emails and phone calls.
· Ability to manage and resolve conflict.
· Basic knowledge of building and general maintenance preferred.
· Competence with and/or desire to learn and use systems/tools (Yardi, Excel).
· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Availability and Work Hours:
· Must be available to handle requests as needed outside of normal business hours.
· Ability to access emails on weekends and be available to resolve issues as needed.
Physical Requirements:
· Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
· Requires the ability to move within different areas of properties, stand, sit, walk up/down stairs for periods of time.
· Ability to use key cutting machine.
· Able to lift up to 50lbs.
· Must have a car and valid driver’s license.
· 30% travel, property to property, within Chicagoland area.
Salary Description
$50k-$65k
Company DescriptionPeak Properties cares about their employees and the work that they do. Our company values work-life balance, teamwork and dedicates ourselves to working hard.Company DescriptionPeak Properties cares about their employees and the work that they do. Our company values work-life balance, teamwork and dedicates ourselves to working hard. Read LessJob Title: Yardi Systems Manager
Reports To: Director of Property Technology
Position Overview
The Yardi Systems Manager serves as the primary point of contact for Yardi support, system administration, troubleshooting, and ongoing platform enhancements across the organization. This role partners closely with property management, accounting, operations, and the Yardi support team to ensure the platform remains efficient, reliable, and aligned with business needs.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-service oriented, and enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and helping teams get the most out of Yardi.
Primary Responsibilities
Yardi Administration & Support
Serve as the primary administrator and day-to-day owner of the Yardi platform.Manage and resolve Yardi support tickets submitted by internal users.Troubleshoot system issues, research root causes, and coordinate resolutions with internal stakeholders and Yardi support.Escalate complex issues to Yardi and third-party vendors as needed while tracking progress through resolution.Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve functionality and user experience.Maintain system configurations, workflows, permissions, and security settings.Support property onboarding, acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio transitions within Yardi.Enhancements & Continuous Improvement
Gather feedback from departments and identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements.Coordinate testing, implementation, and rollout of new Yardi features, modules, and updates.Document system changes, workflows, and best practices.Assist with report creation, dashboard development, and operational efficiencies within Yardi.Participate in projects involving integrations between Yardi and other business applications.Recommend solutions that streamline workflows and reduce manual processes.Cross-Functional Partnership
Work closely with Property Management, Accounting, Leasing, Operations, and Leadership teams to understand business needs and provide system support.Act as a liaison between end users and Yardi support resources.Communicate system updates, enhancements, and issue resolutions to stakeholders.Provide training and guidance to team members on Yardi functionality and best practices.Support departments with questions related to workflows, reports, resident transactions, lease setup, and system processes.Vendor & Support Coordination
Maintain strong working relationships with Yardi representatives and technology vendors.Coordinate support requests, enhancement discussions, and implementation activities with external partners.Participate in vendor meetings and assist in evaluating new Yardi products and features.Employee Support
Deliver responsive and professional customer service to internal users.Create training materials and conduct user training sessions when needed.Assist departments in improving adoption and utilization of Yardi tools and functionality.Other Duties
Participate in technology and operational projects as assigned.Attend company meetings and collaborate with departments to support business objectives.Stay current on Yardi product updates, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.3-7 years of experience working with Yardi Voyager or related Yardi products.Strong understanding of multifamily property management and accounting workflows.Experience troubleshooting software issues and supporting end users.Ability to manage multiple priorities and support requests simultaneously.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.Experience with Yardi reporting, security administration, workflows, and integrations preferred.Availability & Work Hours
Available during normal business hours to support operational needs.Occasional after-hours support may be required during system upgrades, critical issues, or project implementations.Up to 10% travel within the Chicagoland area as needed.Requirements:Job Title: Yardi Systems Manager
Reports To: Director of Property Technology
Position Overview
The Yardi Systems Manager serves as the primary point of contact for Yardi support, system administration, troubleshooting, and ongoing platform enhancements across the organization. This role partners closely with property management, accounting, operations, and the Yardi support team to ensure the platform remains efficient, reliable, and aligned with business needs.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-service oriented, and enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and helping teams get the most out of Yardi.
Primary Responsibilities
Yardi Administration & Support
Serve as the primary administrator and day-to-day owner of the Yardi platform.Manage and resolve Yardi support tickets submitted by internal users.Troubleshoot system issues, research root causes, and coordinate resolutions with internal stakeholders and Yardi support.Escalate complex issues to Yardi and third-party vendors as needed while tracking progress through resolution.Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve functionality and user experience.Maintain system configurations, workflows, permissions, and security settings.Support property onboarding, acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio transitions within Yardi.Enhancements & Continuous Improvement
Gather feedback from departments and identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements.Coordinate testing, implementation, and rollout of new Yardi features, modules, and updates.Document system changes, workflows, and best practices.Assist with report creation, dashboard development, and operational efficiencies within Yardi.Participate in projects involving integrations between Yardi and other business applications.Recommend solutions that streamline workflows and reduce manual processes.Cross-Functional Partnership
Work closely with Property Management, Accounting, Leasing, Operations, and Leadership teams to understand business needs and provide system support.Act as a liaison between end users and Yardi support resources.Communicate system updates, enhancements, and issue resolutions to stakeholders.Provide training and guidance to team members on Yardi functionality and best practices.Support departments with questions related to workflows, reports, resident transactions, lease setup, and system processes.Vendor & Support Coordination
Maintain strong working relationships with Yardi representatives and technology vendors.Coordinate support requests, enhancement discussions, and implementation activities with external partners.Participate in vendor meetings and assist in evaluating new Yardi products and features.Employee Support
Deliver responsive and professional customer service to internal users.Create training materials and conduct user training sessions when needed.Assist departments in improving adoption and utilization of Yardi tools and functionality.Other Duties
Participate in technology and operational projects as assigned.Attend company meetings and collaborate with departments to support business objectives.Stay current on Yardi product updates, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.3-7 years of experience working with Yardi Voyager or related Yardi products.Strong understanding of multifamily property management and accounting workflows.Experience troubleshooting software issues and supporting end users.Ability to manage multiple priorities and support requests simultaneously.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.Experience with Yardi reporting, security administration, workflows, and integrations preferred.Availability & Work Hours
Available during normal business hours to support operational needs.Occasional after-hours support may be required during system upgrades, critical issues, or project implementations.Up to 10% travel within the Chicagoland area as needed.Company DescriptionPeak Properties cares about their employees and the work that they do. Our company values work-life balance, teamwork and dedicates ourselves to working hard.Company DescriptionPeak Properties cares about their employees and the work that they do. Our company values work-life balance, teamwork and dedicates ourselves to working hard. Read LessJob Title: Portfolio Accountant
Reports to: Director of Property Accounting
Job Overview: The Portfolio Accountant reports to the Director of Property Accounting and collaborates with the Management team and other Peak Properties employees to audit, compile, analyze, and report data across the portfolio. S/he helps with the oversight of financial transactions and reporting within the Yardi system, assists with troubleshooting and works independently on special projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Prepares and monitors account analysis, operating expenses, and reconciliations
· Prepares preview statements and distributes to bookkeeping to ensure the following month’s recurring charges and past due charges are accurate
· Calculates and records appropriate depreciation and amortization of fixed assets
· Prepares journal entries and processes accounts payable for cash receipts
· Prepares budgets for rental income
· Prepares monthly financial reports/statements and analyzes rent schedules
· Records financial statements and prepares reports for site-level analysis and provides support for all accounting questions and reviews
· Coordinates with Property Managers to ensure financial compliance with all procedures
· Evaluates and prepares annual budgets
· Reviews expense ledgers and assists in recovery reconciliations
· Assists with reconciling of balance sheets and income statements
· Supervises accounting information and aids internal and external stakeholders with data review
· Ensures compliance with all loan and bond documents
· Assists with maintaining records of all account receivables
· Analyzes property level balance sheets and cash flow statements
· Assists with all trustee bond accounts and maintains integrity of all data
· Participates in various acquisitions processes within required timeframe and ensures compliance to all internal controls and company policies
· Evaluates balance sheet accounts and evaluates property activities
· Provides support with the interpretation of complex documents for loans and agreements
· Ensures compliance with all client requirements and provides support to asset management
· Interfaces with building management and owner representatives on financial and operational issues
· Reviews and analyzes lease documents and understands their impact on the financial statements
· Performs monthly capital commitment tracking and forecasting package
· Coordinates with auditors or tax departments to aid with and respond to inquiries in an effective and timely manner
· Researches and assists with technical accounting issues as necessary
· Ensures that assets are legal and not under anf controversy from any government body or from a third party
· Estimates the market value of assets
· Presents reports regarding estimation and evaluation of assets to the executive team and owners
· Reviews the value of assets and works towards increasing their value
· Prepares timely monthly financial statements according to GAAP standards using MRI and Yardi Accounting software
· Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting schedules
· Reviews general ledger accounts and records monthly closing journal entries
· Maintains depreciation schedules and capital expenditures
· Trains other staff on accounting principles
· Corrects and maintains depreciation schedules for fixed assets
Property Accountant Requirements:
· 5+ years of general accounting experience
· Real estate/property accounting experience required
· CPA preferred
· Excel proficiency required
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Management, and Administration preferred
· Yardi software experience preferred
· Ability to utilize multiple word processing, spreadsheet, and accounting software systems
· A sound knowledge about various aspects of financial and real estate assets
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent management and training abilities
· Result oriented and prompt performance
Availability and Work Hours:
· Must be available during normal business hours.
Physical Requirements:
· Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, scanner, copy or printer machine.
· Requires the ability to move within different areas of properties, stand, sit, walk up/downstairs for periods of time to serve notices.
Requirements:Job Title: Portfolio Accountant
Reports to: Director of Property Accounting
Job Overview:
The Portfolio Accountant reports to the Director of Property Accounting and collaborates with the Management team and other Peak Properties employees to audit, compile, analyze, and report data across the portfolio. S/he helps with the oversight of financial transactions and reporting within the Yardi system, assists with troubleshooting and works independently on special projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Prepares and monitors account analysis, operating expenses, and reconciliations
· Prepares preview statements and distributes to bookkeeping to ensure the following month’s recurring charges and past due charges are accurate
· Calculates and records appropriate depreciation and amortization of fixed assets
· Prepares journal entries and processes accounts payable for cash receipts
· Prepares budgets for rental income
· Prepares monthly financial reports/statements and analyzes rent schedules
· Records financial statements and prepares reports for site-level analysis and provides support for all accounting questions and reviews
· Coordinates with Property Managers to ensure financial compliance with all procedures
· Evaluates and prepares annual budgets
· Reviews expense ledgers and assists in recovery reconciliations
· Assists with reconciling of balance sheets and income statements
· Supervises accounting information and aids internal and external stakeholders with data review
· Ensures compliance with all loan and bond documents
· Assists with maintaining records of all account receivables
· Analyzes property level balance sheets and cash flow statements
· Assists with all trustee bond accounts and maintains integrity of all data
· Participates in various acquisitions processes within required timeframe and ensures compliance to all internal controls and company policies
· Evaluates balance sheet accounts and evaluates property activities
· Provides support with the interpretation of complex documents for loans and agreements
· Ensures compliance with all client requirements and provides support to asset management
· Interfaces with building management and owner representatives on financial and operational issues
· Reviews and analyzes lease documents and understands their impact on the financial statements
· Performs monthly capital commitment tracking and forecasting package
· Coordinates with auditors or tax departments to aid with and respond to inquiries in an effective and timely manner
· Researches and assists with technical accounting issues as necessary
· Ensures that assets are legal and not under anf controversy from any government body or from a third party
· Estimates the market value of assets
· Presents reports regarding estimation and evaluation of assets to the executive team and owners
· Reviews the value of assets and works towards increasing their value
· Prepares timely monthly financial statements according to GAAP standards using MRI and Yardi Accounting software
· Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting schedules
· Reviews general ledger accounts and records monthly closing journal entries
· Maintains depreciation schedules and capital expenditures
· Trains other staff on accounting principles
· Corrects and maintains depreciation schedules for fixed assets
Property Accountant Requirements:
· 5+ years of general accounting experience
· Real estate/property accounting experience required
· CPA preferred
· Excel proficiency required
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Management, and Administration preferred
· Yardi software experience preferred
· Ability to utilize multiple word processing, spreadsheet, and accounting software systems
· A sound knowledge about various aspects of financial and real estate assets
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent management and training abilities
· Result oriented and prompt performance
Availability and Work Hours:
· Must be available during normal business hours.
Physical Requirements:
· Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, scanner, copy or printer machine.
· Requires the ability to move within different areas of properties, stand, sit, walk up/downstairs for periods of time to serve notices.
Company DescriptionPeak Properties cares about their employees and the work that they do. Our company values work-life balance, teamwork and dedicates ourselves to working hard.Company DescriptionPeak Properties cares about their employees and the work that they do. Our company values work-life balance, teamwork and dedicates ourselves to working hard. Read LessJob Title: Assistant Property Manager
Reports to: Portfolio Manager
Job Overview:
The Assistant Property Manger assists with preserving and increasing the value of a real estate investment. S/he assists with managing the day-to-day operations for multiple residential buildings/portfolios and takes action to best meet the owner’s goals and objectives. Specifically, s/he assists the Portfolio Manager with tenant relations, collecting rent, monitoring agreements, and ensuring the property is in good working order.
Primary Responsibilities:
Tenant Relations
· Coordinates tenant move-ins, move-outs, and at times, renewals of residents.
· Enforce terms of rental agreements, resolve tenant complaints, and if needed, oversee eviction proceedings.
· Communicate and build strong relationships with tenants (re: repairs, status of capital improvements, tenant concerns).
· Provides timely, attentive, upbeat service to residents, making sure their needs are met or explained in a manner that reflects positively on the company or business.
Facilities Management
· Regularly inspect property to ensure it is in good working order; common areas are clean and well maintained, and the building meets requirements.
· Assist manager with collection of vendor updates and new bids from contractors.
· Assists the maintenance coordinator to schedule repairs and resolve emergency maintenance issues in a timely manner.
· Coordinate with contractors to assess problems and make needed repairs for larger construction projects or building issues.
· Issues and replaces/makes keys with a key cutting machine.
· Ensures compliance and organization of owner(s) and management agreement with utility companies.
· Assists in coordination of various maintenance special or yearly upkeep projects assigned by property manager.
Financial Reporting
· Pull financial reports for Regional Property Manager or Portfolio Manager as requested.
· Assist in handling utility vendor approvals and invoice discrepancies.
Other Duties
· Encouraged to reach out and network with Peak's team of leasing agents and coordinators to grow competency and gain efficiency.
· Ensure compliance with Peak Properties company policy, as well as federal and local regulations.
· Additional duties as assigned by Portfolio Manager or Management.
· Attend Peak meetings and/or connect with other Peak employees to share best practices.
Qualifications:
· 2 years of Property Management/Real Estate Experience (Preferred)
· Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, real estate, construction management or vocational real estate training preferred.
· Interest in gaining knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
· Knowledge of property management a plus.
· Strong interpersonal and business communication skills.
· Must be detail-oriented and a motivated self-starter.
· Must have the ability to multi task and work independently.
· High level of organization and follow up.
· Ability to handle large volume of emails and phone calls.
· Ability to manage and resolve conflict.
· Basic knowledge of building and general maintenance preferred.
· Competence with and/or desire to learn and use systems/tools (Yardi, Excel).
· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Availability and Work Hours:
· Must be available to handle requests as needed outside of normal business hours.
· Ability to access emails on weekends and be available to resolve issues as needed.
Physical Requirements:
· Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
· Requires the ability to move within different areas of properties, stand, sit, walk up/down stairs for periods of time.
· Ability to use key cutting machine.
· Able to lift up to 50lbs.
· Must have a car and valid driver’s license.
· 30% travel, property to property, within Chicagoland area.
Requirements: