Assistant Manager - BEND, OR

Full-time · Description · Seeking a full-time Assistant Manager for an apartment community in Bend, OR. This is an exciting opportunity with a company that values our team mates and company culture. Rental housing discount available if living on site. Position starts 3/15/2026. · ...

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Full-time

Description

Seeking a full-time Assistant Manager for an apartment community in Bend, OR. This is an exciting opportunity with a company that values our team mates and company culture. Rental housing discount available if living on site. Position starts 3/15/2026.

Horizon Realty Advisors

Horizon is a fast-growing property management company that owns and operates over 50 apartment communities nationwide. Horizon is based in Seattle and is ranked as one of the top 15 student housing operators. Their vibrant culture, passion for people over process, and innovative growth mentality make Horizon a top-tier company to work for. Horizon invests in their teammates through continued training and education to prepare their people for growth when the next opportunity arises. Horizon places a priority on their teammates' health and well-being which are reflected in their work/life balance, a rich benefits package, and wellness programs. Check out our careers page to learn more:   

Horizon's mission is to provide every client with unmatched service, respect, and integrity delivered with a sense of warmth, teamwork and company spirit. 

Summary

The Assistant/Accounting Manager reports to the Property Manager and their main responsibility is to manage all leasing, marketing and collection efforts for the property. This includes but is not limited to: supporting the efficient operation of the property, collecting, and posting of rent, exceeding budgeted occupancy, supervising the Leasing Professionals, maintaining excellent resident relations through superior customer service, and stepping in to run the property in the Property Manager's absence. The Assistant/Accounting Manager will assist the Property Manager with hiring decisions, training of team members, and ensuring the property is compliant with OSHA standards. Additionally, the Assistant/Accounting Manager will ensure all state, federal, and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing are being upheld. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects all rent, posts rent, and takes action on delinquent rent in accordance with HRA standards and all applicable laws. 
• Performs weekly, monthly, and quarterly lease file audits as needed to ensure scheduled billing, concessions, and all applicable paperwork is correct and ready for move-in day for all prospective residents and renewals. 
• Performs weekly, monthly, and quarterly audits of scheduled billing, insurance participants, resident account ledgers, other income charges, etc. in accordance with HRA standards. 
• Processes Financial Move Out (FMO) statements for past residents in a timely manner and in accordance with state laws. 
• Maintains positive resident relations through superior service. 
• Consults with prospective residents to identify requirements and budgets, then matches these needs with available floor plan options. Conducts phone, online, and tour sales with prospective and current residents. 
• Research property, market, and university demographics. Has a thorough understanding of the property's target demographic and uses knowledge/strategies to reach the property's desired audience with all digital marketing efforts. 
• Trains, develops, and evaluates leasing team members in accordance with company policies. Establishes effective communication methods with their team. 
• Shops competitor's properties in person and/or over the phone. 
• Heads up social media representation and presence for the property. 
• Leads marketing outreach programs at local universities, student groups, and fraternity/sorority houses. 
• In conjunction with Leasing Team, develops, plans, and executes all resident events and activities while staying in line with budget. 
• Participates in the daily operations of the property. Tours property daily to ensure it is neat, tidy, attractive, and in good repair. Manages use of shared facilities such as fitness and recreation areas, laundry facilities, and meeting or gathering spaces. 
• Reviews background/credit checks of prospective residents and makes final screening decisions in accordance with the property's standard rental criteria. 
• Performs weekly audit of property website, ILS's, prelease and renewal numbers, internal lease tracker/source, and property system (such as Entrata) to ensure accurate specials/rates are being advertised/charged and accurate numbers are being reported. 
• Conducts weekly market survey of property's competitors. Maintains consistent, thorough knowledge of the market. 
• Develops a Marketing Plan with the Property Manager and Corporate Team. 
• Assists with turn walks prior to move-ins, as well as any other turn-related duties as directed. 
• Trains the Leasing team on HRA standards for lead management and follow-up. Monitors lead management and immediately corrects if HRA standards are not being met. 
• Ensures signs/banners and point of purchases (POP) follow HRA standards. 

Compensation

We offer an excellent compensation packet including a very competitive salary (DOE), bonus potential, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, HSA, etc.

Hourly Wage: $23-25, plus leasing commissions, plus bonuses (up to $500 quarterly). Rental housing discount of 20% offered if living on site. 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Requirements

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with good sales and customer service skills. 
• Must have excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to deliver and receive challenging conversations. 
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities. 
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to effectively lead a team. 
• Ability to work independently and prioritize. 
• Thorough knowledge of company policies, safety standards, Fair Housing laws, and OSHA guidelines.