Recertification Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a property management firm. They seek a Recertification Specialist to join their Harlem, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent in compliance with Mitchell-Lama, LIHTC regulations, and Section 8 guidelines
• Compute income, assets, and expenses for annual and interim recertifications
• Detect income reporting discrepancies and apply agency regulations to resolve them
• Evaluate applicant files to determine Section 8 eligibility
• Inform residents of upcoming recertifications
• Coordinate and schedule initial, annual, and interim recertification interviews
• Compile and prepare third-party verification forms
• Organize and maintain resident files and documentation
• Support additional duties as required

Requirements

• 2+ years of affordable housing-related experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Extensive knowledge of Section 8 and Mitchell-Lama rules and guidelines
• Well-versed in Tax Credit policies and procedures
• Experience with MOR
• Experience in managing multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to interact effectively with applicants, tenants and with all levels of staff and management
• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times
• COS certification preferred
• Notary Public is preferred

JobID: 48140

Abacus Group is an award-winning executive search firm specializing in the permanent, temporary, and temp-to-perm placement of Accounting & Finance, Public Accounting, Administrative Support, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology professionals across all industries. Our diligent and personal approach has been honored by Clearly Rated’s “Best of Staffing” awards for exceptional service as well as Forbes' "America’s Best Recruiting Firms" awards. We attribute our repeat recognition as one of Crain’s New York’s “Best Places to Work in New York City” to our familial, supportive, and transparent company culture. Founded in 1997, Abacus Group is headquartered in New York with additional offices in California and Florida.

Company Description

Abacus Group is an award-winning executive search firm specializing in the permanent, temporary, and temp-to-perm placement of Accounting & Finance, Public Accounting, Administrative Support, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology professionals across all industries. Our diligent and personal approach has been honored by Clearly Rated’s “Best of Staffing” awards for exceptional service as well as Forbes' "America’s Best Recruiting Firms" awards. We attribute our repeat recognition as one of Crain’s New York’s “Best Places to Work in New York City” to our familial, supportive, and transparent company culture. Founded in 1997, Abacus Group is headquartered in New York with additional offices in California and Florida.