Tax Credit Allocation Officer I

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency•Harrisburg, PA

17h

About The Position

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or program. Role learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training. The Tax Credit Allocation Officer I is responsible for the completion and/or review of Carryovers, Indenture of Restrictive Covenants, Carryover/10% tests, and Cost Certification packages for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (“tax credit”) Developments, including tracking of requirements and deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts
Relevant professional experience (1-3 years)

Responsibilities

Become well versed on Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code including all amendments.
Become familiar with other parts of the Internal Revenue Code which affect the inclusion of costs or funding sources in the qualified basis of the property.
Keep apprised of all changes to regulations that are issued by the Treasury Department.
Become well versed in the Agency’s Qualified Allocation Plan and Program Guidelines and keep apprised of changes from year to year, as there are typically multiple program years in process.
Review recently awarded Tax Credit applications, as assigned, for completion and preparation of the Carryover Agreement and Restrictive Covenant Agreement (aka Indenture of Restrictive Covenants).
Provide comments/correspond with assigned Lending Analysts as necessary.
Review the Carryover Part 1 submissions for assigned projects to verify documentation requirements have been met and the Carryover Agreement is accurately completed.
Review Carryover 10% Test documentation to verify the 10% Test has been met and all documentation requirements have been satisfied.
Process Cost Certification/Placed-In-Service Packages by completing a thorough full review of the package to confirm all requirements have been submitted, documentation has been properly completed, and ranking has been maintained.
Determine the eligible basis, qualified basis, and the tax credits to be allocated.
Prepare all final documentation and ready a project file for the final cost certification review and issuance of an allocation of tax credits.
At the time of all subsequent reviews, review all project aspects such as costs, basis, fees, anticipated rents, and ranking criteria to ensure continued compliance with the application as well as the Agency’s guidelines and federal regulations.
Review all sources of funds including mortgages, grants and equity contributions including syndication proceeds, as well as complete a thorough review of all documents.
During subsequent reviews, determine the amount of tax credits necessary to achieve project feasibility and maintain long term viability.
Verify project ranking is maintained throughout processing and at the time of subsequent reviews notify the developer of any failures.
Discuss with the developer any problems with the assigned development reviews.
Originate correspondence as required.
Be familiar with the IBM screen, and update the computer of all changes to assigned projects.
Maintain accurate information on the computer for all assigned projects.
Maintain documentation for the reviews in the tax credit files, clearly labeling important documents and/or correspondence.
Report any project concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
Prepare any reports that may be required by in-house personnel or by requests from outside the Agency.
Attend internal staff meetings as required to keep apprised of Agency projects that are utilizing tax credits.
Assist with updating Carryover and/or Cost Certification submission requirements, compiling survey responses, research requests, or other assignments as needed and assigned.
Participate in educational seminars and classes pertaining to LIHTC.