Assistant Community Manager – Affordable

Fairfield Residential

Assistant Community Manager supporting property operations, compliance with affordable housing programs at multifamily housing leader. Driving resident satisfaction and mentoring leasing teams.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWoodbridge • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect and post rent, process invoices, and prepare monthly financial reports.
Complete bank deposits and account reconciliations.
Use Yardi software to manage property financials.
Verify income and monitor rent limits for LIHTC and/or HUD programs.
Prepare for inspections and maintain housing authority relationships.
Lease apartments and respond to resident inquiries promptly.
Promote resident satisfaction and retention.
Mentor leasing team members and support the Community Manager in daily operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience required.
Minimum of one year of LIHTC experience required.
Experience in leadership and supervising a staff preferred.
Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong math and accounting skills.
Understanding of financial statements (budget, financial reports, accounting information, etc.).
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation preferred.
Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
Knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 manual.
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
Valid driver’s license may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Paid holidays and sick days
Paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
Matched 401(k)
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingaccount reconciliationsbank depositsmath skillsaccounting skillsfinancial statementsproperty managementresidential leasingsales experienceLIHTC experience

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcustomer serviceresident satisfactionteam supportflexibility

Certifications

Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)