Job Description

OVERVIEW:

A Bronx based Property Management Company is seeking a motivated individual with knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC/HOME Programs that possesses leasing experience. The Leasing Compliance 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:

• BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or Equivalent Experience
• Familiarity with Tax Credit Compliance in a Real Estate Finance Environment
• Experience and/or commitment to working with low income populations
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Company Description

Lemle & Wolff is a full service firm specializing in the development, construction and management of high-quality affordable housing. For more than 75 years, Lemle & Wolff has invested in the growth and sustainability of New York City’s neighborhoods through a long-term ownership strategy focused on successful partnerships with government, community stakeholders and residents. The firm has developed or preserved thousands of affordable apartments and today manages over 6,000 units across the city.