Recertification & Compliance Specialist

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 it’s tax-exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities. 

We are seeking experienced Recertification & Compliance Specialist for our Property Management Team. 

The salary for this role is $59,000.

Primary Function:

The Recertification & Compliance Specialist will work within the Property Management Team in the Melrose section of the Bronx and will be responsible for completing resident recertifications LITHC/HOME/HUD. Recertification & Compliance Specialist will also assist the APM/PM/Area Manager with administrative work within the department as needed. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with residents for affordable housing to request and obtain required documentation


• Review and calculate resident provided income and asset information


• Analyze documentation to determine if follow-up information is required


• Complete and send the third-party verifications (if applicable)


• Follow-up and to ensure third party verifications are returned timely.


• Maintain detailed reports of resident recertification files in process; track deadlines for resident submission of required documents


• Process recertification files and prepare the Tenant Income Certification form (TIC) in accordance with City, State and Federal program guidelines


• Assist management with any necessary administrative work within the department as needed

·        Working with the company's legal department for non-compliance

·        Completing special compliance-related projects

·        Identifying, assessing, and resolving compliance issues and irregularities

• Other duties may be assigned as required for efficient operations

 Desired Qualifications:

·        Proficiency in Microsoft word and excel is essential

·        Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred. Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED, with equivalent work experience.

• Three years prior experience in compliance, eligibility, auditing, or other related field desired


• Prior experience working with affordable housing eligibility and compliance is a plus


• Must have strong math skills and be efficient and accurate with calculations; detailed oriented and organized


• Ability to complete and manage large volumes of forms and paperwork


• Ability to interact effectively with residents


• Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred


• Tax Credit specialist certificate is a plus

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.