Compliance Specialist-Rentals

Phipps Houses•New York, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and some commercial property management, and its tax-exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities. The Compliance Specialist will play a key role in the re-rental of vacant units across the Phipps Houses portfolio. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, the ideal candidate will be responsible for processing applicant files efficiently and ensuring compliance with LIHTC and HUD guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
Three-five years prior experience in LIHTC and HUD Compliance
Prior experience working with affordable housing
Must have strong math skills and be efficient and accurate with calculations
Ability to complete and manage large volumes of forms and paperwork
Proficiency in Microsoft word and excel is essential
Tax Credit specialist certificate is a must
Proficiency in Yardi property management software
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate Degree preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred

Responsibilities

Process applicant files, including sending and reviewing third party verifications, requesting, and reviewing documentation, calculating income according to LIHTC and HUD guidelines
Review files prepared by Leasing Compliance Specialists
Create lease(s) via RealPage (On-Site) and coordinate lease signing and the collection of first month’s rent and security deposit
Create guest cards and process move-ins in Yardi
Coordinate with property managers for key pick up and move-ins
Process and complete subsidy packages
Track, update and manage multiple waiting-list in Excel
Assist VP of Rentals and Director of Rentals with any necessary work within the Rentals department
Other duties may be assigned as required for efficient operations