The Requirements

The ideal candidate will have strong motivation, the ability to learn quickly and a professional demeanor. To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:

• At least two years of related administrative / office / basic finance experience. 
• A background in property management (commercial property management experience is preferred to residential). Quick question for you - click here
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software. Quick question for you - click here
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Bookkeeping experience (accounts payable, accounts receivable, comfort creating budgets, etc.).
• A proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation (you will need to visit various properties from time to time).
• An understanding of general financial reporting.
• A professional demeanor and appreciation for office etiquette.
• A strong learning acumen and a drive to expand your skills and knowledge.
• Self-motivation and flexibility.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 
• A good command of the English language, including excellent communication skills.

Just as important will be the following qualities and characteristics:

• Strong organizational skills and a detail orientation.
• The ability to multitask and manage multiple activities and priorities.
• A friendly people-oriented approach and the ability to interact effectively with customers and coworkers; a customer-service-centric mindset.
• The ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to achieve goals independently.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Preferred but not required:

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Accounting.
• Commercial real estate experience is a plus.

You'll primarily work an 8 to 5 schedule, Monday through Friday, but should be willing to put in additional hours to finish special projects and during property audits.

The Role

Reporting to the Real Estate Manager, you will support a team that includes an Assistant Real Estate Manager and another Property Assistant. This data center also has an Engineering team.

The role is essentially a combination of bookkeeping and administrative support, and you'll invest the larger part of your time supporting accounting and finance activities, including:

• Accounts receivable and accounts payable, including collection of rent, accruals, payment of expenses, compliance with lease terms and other related activities.
• Assembling and gathering information for annual budgets, forecasts, monthly reports and variance reports.
• Managing the PO log and preparing the service agreements, addendums, work letters and other items.

While you may advance your career along a variety of paths, the activities above are an important part of the Assistant Real Estate Manager and other roles, so you'll be learning the very things you need to know to move up.

In addition your activities will include:

• Supporting lease administration, including developing lease abstracts and maintaining all lease and property related files.
• Responding to customer requests and needs and coordinating with the Property Management Team to assist in resolving issues.
• Assisting in the selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of requests for proposals and service agreements. You'll also monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met.
• Scheduling and facilitating maintenance with vendors and customers.
• Documenting and tracking all certificates of insurance from vendors and customers.
• Maintaining accurate and pertinent information for vendors and customers.
• Preparing correspondence to customers and vendors.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings and customer events.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Digital Realty

Professional development -- you'll learn new things in this role, as data center management is unique. In fact, we understand that there will be a learning curve, but you'll learn from seasoned industry professionals. You should come in ready and willing to learn . . . and grow your skills. Your success in this role could set you up to pursue promotional opportunities, particularly if you are willing to relocate.

Great environment -- at Digital Realty you'll join a great team made up of diverse personalities in an easy-going but results oriented atmosphere. We value transparency and collaboration, and understand the value that each employee brings.

Unique culture -- we are a collaborative, people-focused group dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. When you become a member of our team, you receive our commitment to your continued development and support. We strive to promote a friendly, fun and open work environment, and our dedication to this is reflected in the long tenure of our employees.

Stable profile -- our uncommonly strong balance sheet, investment-grade debt ratings and the ability to borrow in multiple currencies provide a global footprint for our customers and risk-reducing diversification for us. That puts us in an excellent position to grow the company, provide financing options for our customers, and continually invest in our properties.

The world's largest wholesale data center provider -- the world has changed. We're all embedded in the digital age and companies have had to adjust the way they do business -- how they use their information, protect their data, plan disaster recovery and more. At Digital Realty, we specialize in the solutions needed for today's businesses. We've seen exponential growth as we've expanded our footprint by building data centers throughout the country and across the globe. Today we are one of the 20 largest publicly traded U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs).

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices. Not only do we build to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements, but we also are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, including being a contributing member of The Green Grid.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and discretionary bonus program, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending plans for multiple purposes; a health savings account; a 401(k) plan with company match and much more.

Pictured: strategically located on 98 acres of land in the Dulles technology corridor of Northern Virginia, this property is the seventh data center on the Ashburn Campus supporting both Turn-Key Datacenters and Powered Base Building configurations. We currently have eight properties on this Campus.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role you will be flexible and adaptable; there will be lots going on, and priorities and deadlines will change frequently. You may start the day with a well laid out to-do list, but you can expect that list to change more than once! To fit in well with the team you will be down-to-earth and take direction with a "can do" attitude.

Some key elements to your success in this role will be your professionalism, understanding of office etiquette and ability to remain calm in high pressure situations. Quick question for you - click here You'll communicate with a variety of contacts and partners on the Operations team on a daily basis and we're looking for someone with the interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with these contacts and colleagues. 

You'll be resourceful, learn quickly, and accomplish tasks autonomously, but you also will know when to ask for help or clarification. You'll take direction from multiple people throughout the day, so you will need to be proactive about "managing up" and establishing priorities. To be an outstanding Property Assistant you will volunteer to help with additional tasks whenever you are up to date with your own responsibilities.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.