Pratum Companies

Collection Manager for Residential Community

Pratum Companies Washington, DC

Collections Manager

The Collections Manager is a result driven position responsible for overseeing the entire collection process. The goal of this position is to improve collections, while reducing delinquency, vacancy and bad debt. EMC along CPDC will determine weekly/monthly collection goals.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collections Manager agrees to share all statistical data during appropriate period relating but not limited to the following line items with the operating budget (Gross Rent Potential, Vacancy, Write-Offs, Legal Expenses relating to L&T, Damage Charges, Late Fees, Concessions/Discounts, Gross Operating Income)
  • Collections Manager agrees to provide a collection calendar, collection letters and weekly/monthly collection statistics
  • Collection Manager will follow the Aggressive Collection Policy as outlined below:
    • Scheduled billing should be posted on the 1st of each month.
    • First “rent due” reminder letter should be sent by the 25th of each month to each household.
    • First late rent reminder letter should be sent by the 2nd of each month.
    • Weekly reminder letters must be sent to all delinquent households
    • Filing on all households with a balance of $500 or more by the 6th of each month.
    • Collection phone calls and emails will be sent to all households with outstanding balance on the 10th; if payment is made within 24 hours, late fees will be waived.
    • Reminder letter demanding a partial payment will be sent to all delinquent households as of the 20th of the month.
    • Mandatory meeting will be required for all households that are two consecutive months delinquent.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned/needed

Skills/Specialized Knowledge:

  • Highly proficient in computer software programs such as, word processors, excel spreadsheet programs and database systems
  • Strong mathematical skills
  • Knowledge of state, local and federal collection laws
  • Knowledge of high-volume collections, credit authorization and billing procedures and practices
  • Proficient in property management software (Onesite)
  • Demonstrate a high attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are also important
  • Should be a team player that’s self-motivated with excellent communicating skills both verbally and in writing

Physical Demands:

  • Must demonstrate the ability to stand for periods of time, walk, bend, and stoop to access resident files.
  • Daily review of delinquent and prepay reports
  • Prepare and send management notices to every delinquent resident as dictated by collection plan
  • Contact each delinquent resident at least once weekly by phone
  • Knock on doors of delinquent residents as necessary to collect outstanding funds
  • Provide delinquent resident with approved payment plans and monitor to ensure compliance
  • Prepare all paperwork necessary to file for judgments and writs in DC.

Education and Experience:

  • Degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of two (2) years collections experience in property management
  • Bilingual (Preferred)

Other Requirements:

  • Must be reachable at all times during workday via email or phone for collections updates
  • Demonstrate skill in providing leadership in a supervisory capacity and team-based environment.
  • Demonstrate ability to meet with delinquent residents’ daily/weekly to identify and establish payment plans

Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare BENEFITS including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Prescription Drug Program
  • Paid Vacation & Holiday
  • Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid AD& D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short- Term
  • Company Paid Long-term Disability
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Educational Assistance
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
  • Company outings and events

To learn more about Pratum Companies, please clickhere.

Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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