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Westland Real Estate Group

Administrative Assistant

Westland Real Estate Group, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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Job Title Job Title:

Administrative Assistant

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Onsite/Corporate:

Corporate

Direct Supervisor:

Assistant Asset Manager

Company Overview Established in 1977, Westland Real Estate Group is a privately owned Property Management company that manages and owns their own Real Estate portfolio responsibly. Our real estate portfolio consists of both Commercial and Residential with Residential having over 14,000 units spread out through Southern CA, Las Vegas, NV and Texas.

Westland is headquartered in Long Beach, CA and believes in continually growing and expanding the Westland family while providing high-quality service and making a positive impact on each community we serve. Our company values are Family, Opportunity, Commitment and Results. Come and join the Westland team where growth is key!

Job Summary The Administrative Assistant will perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the department and/or managers and supervisors to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization. Administration support and administrative assistance are key to the efficient operation of a unit, department or company.

Essential Basic Requirements

Position prefers 1-2 years experience of hands on administrative support experience

Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Google Suite a must

Knowledge of operating standard office equipment

Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills

Good research skills and attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Personal Competencies

Have excellent communication skills - written and verbal, must also have experience in planning and organizing, prioritizing, problem assessment and problem solving.

Being able to gather information, monitor schedules and analyze data, attention to detail and accuracy is mandatory.

Customer service oriented with the ability to work both independently and in teams.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provide general administrative and clerical support including data entry, mailing, scanning, faxing, and copying

Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems

Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence and incoming mail

Manage calendars; schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for managers

Coordinate inspections (bank/lender, Section 8, city, or health department) with onsite staff

Create calendar invites for onsite staff and assist with scheduling needs

Fill out and submit questionnaires, reports, and other documentation as required

Assist in resolving administrative or operational issues

Prepare and modify documents, correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and emails

Track inbound freight and follow up on priority orders or delivery appointments

Generate, maintain, and manage reports to provide analytical support to management teams

Provide additional administrative support for the Property Management department

Support special projects and assignments as required by Asset Manager, including contacting vendors, obtaining bids, and creating custom reports

Assist with resident complaints (non-maintenance related) and elevate as needed

Process rental applications, run weekly reports, and distribute to managers

Demonstrate understanding of Policies & Procedural Manuals in accordance with business practice

Oversee rent collection and rental assistance cases, tasks, and timely posting of payments

Review ledgers and report discrepancies

Assist onsite staff and customers with rent payments and account inquiries

Research and resolve payment transactions through the online payment system

Collaborate with Accounts Receivable and onsite teams to ensure accuracy of resident accounts

Ensure accurate data entry, coding, and allocation of payments and charges

Enter rent increases, lease renewals, Section 8 (subsidized) lease charge changes, unit type, and unit market rent updates

Review Section 8 portals for holds, abatements, or changes in payment amounts

Prepare 3-day notices and tenant files for eviction filings

Submit change of ownership information and packets to housing authority to prevent payment delays

Obtain information from other departments to ensure accounts receivable ledgers and journals are accurate and up-to-date

Run rent increase and renewal reports, create notice and renewal offer letters, distribute, and follow up

Benefits

Medical (dependent coverage options as well)

Dental (dependent coverage options as well)

Vision (dependent coverage options as well)

Life Insurance (dependent coverage options as well)

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

401K with employer matching

6 Sick Days a year

10 Vacation Days a year to start

Paid Holidays

Rent Discounts and More!

Westland Real Estate Group is an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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