An NYC-based Property Management Company is seeking a motivated individual with knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC/HOME Programs that possesses leasing experience. The Leasing/ Recertification Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing initial and annual re-certification, tax credit compliance reporting, processing adjustments to tenant accounts, lease renewals, and DHCR annual apartment registrations and leasing. S/he will conduct all job-related duties in compliance with LIHTC guidelines, other housing contracts, and equal housing opportunity laws.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Interacting with applicants and various city and state agencies
- Compliance review of tenant files and scans
- Compliance review for HDC/HPD approval & lease signings
- Conducting annual recertification compliance review, close-out memos
- Generating Initial and Annual Owner Certifications for HOME & LIHTC monitors, including processing monitoring fees
- Communicating monthly with funders and syndicators, including submission of monthly and quarterly rent rolls
- Answering high volumes of phone calls, scanning, emailing & filing/maintaining files; and following up on each
- Performing other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or Equivalent Experience
- Familiarity with Tax Credit Compliance in a Real Estate Finance Environment
- Working knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Section 8
SKILLS:
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Flexibility, creativity, and initiative to work both independently and as part of a team
- Superior writing and analytical skills
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management
- Excellent computer skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office - including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- LIHTC: 2 years (Required)
- Section 8: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (A Plus)
- Chinese (A Plus)
- Russian (A Plus)
- Korean (A Plus)
Work Location:
Work Remotely:
