What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist-Rentals position at Phipps?
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Description
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
Description
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
- 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
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000