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Phipps Neighborhoods

Compliance Specialist

Phipps Neighborhoods, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Overview 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.

Job Details 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 at our

Far Rockaway location , 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 $55-64,000 commensurate with education and experience. Position is also eligible for year-end discretionary bonus.

Duties And 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

Desired Qualifications

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

Three to 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.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Finance and Sales

Industries Non-profit Organizations

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