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Administrative Assistant

Equity LifeStyle Properties · Beecher, IL · $21.00–$22.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What did you learn working in a property management office that would help you here?

What they are checking: Whether their office experience is in property management, which the posting asks for, and what they took from it.

Tell me about a time you backed up coworkers by covering phones or taking on tasks outside your role.

What they are checking: Whether they pitch in willingly, since handling inquiries to back up property staff is part of the job.

How do you prioritize when management, a guest and a vendor all need something from you in the same hour?

What they are checking: Whether they can sort urgent from important and communicate when something has to wait.

Describe a time you caught a mistake in your own work before it went out. What tipped you off?

What they are checking: Whether they double-check their work, which matters when they are handling payments and records.

What would you do

A resident walks in upset about a billing issue while you are on the phone with another guest. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance two people at once while keeping both feeling respected and heard.

You find a charge on a procurement card with no receipt and the staff member says they lost it. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the process for missing documentation instead of quietly letting it slide.

How would you plan a company-sponsored activity for residents if you were asked to research one?

What they are checking: Whether they can take a loose assignment, find options and bring back a practical plan.

You are asked to deliver a notice to residents across the property. How do you make sure each one actually gets it?

What they are checking: Whether they track delivery of communications so nothing important goes missing between the office and residents.

About the work

Tell me about your experience processing accounts payable. What system did you use and how did you check your work?

What they are checking: Whether they can enter invoices accurately in an automated accounting system, where small errors turn into vendor problems.

How would you go about reconciling procurement card charges at the end of the month?

What they are checking: Whether they understand matching receipts to statements and chasing missing documentation before the deadline.

How do you keep files organized so someone else could find a document if you were out sick?

What they are checking: Whether their filing system works for the team, not only for themselves.

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The full job description

As published by Equity LifeStyle Properties.

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Administrative Assistant in Beecher, Illinois. What you’ll do: The Administrative Assistant helps to maintain property operations and to attract and serve guests and residents. Your job will include: • Greet guests in a professional and friendly manner. • Maintain open communications with all property and regional staff. • Work closely with management to develop an integral team that effectively represents the quality and professionalism of the company. • Process accounts payable within t he automated accounting system . • Assist in processing procurement card reconciliations. • Organize and maintain files and order office supplies . • Research and implement company-sponsored activities. • Attend and participate in training programs and seminars as required. • Handle inquiries by telephone in order to back up property staff. • Run errands, including delivering various communications to guests or residents , as needed. • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned. Experience & skills you need: • High school diploma, or the equivalent experience. • 1+ yea r of office experience in Property Management field. • Strong communications and organizational skills. • Meticulous attention to detail. • Proficiency with computers, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel and/or automated accounting systems. • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time. We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants. Estimated compensation for this position in the states of BC, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT and WA is: Hourly: $21.00 - $22.00 The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.

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