Compliance Specialist-Rentals

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. 

Salary range for this role is $60-65,000 commensurate with education and experience - position is also eligible for year-end discretionary bonus

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• 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

 Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s or associate Degree preferred.

• 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

• Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred

• 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.