Job Description

Job Location: Remote (Off Site) - NY
Position Type: Full-TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $92,000.00 Salary/yearMake an Impact.
At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.

Position Summary:
The Senior LIHTC Lease Administrator works closely with Property Management, Accounting, Operations, General Services and the Legal Team, is responsible for the oversight of property management accounting and administration of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties and oversees LIHTC Lease Administrators.  This staff member is required to visit LIHTC locations throughout NYC, Nassau and Suffolk Counties as needed.
Essential Accountabilities:
- Perform full cycle cash posting and receivable functions
- Post bank-related cash transactions.
- Prepare monthly rent rolls
- Complete, track and apply annual rent increases via rent change requests/lease renewal increases and annual unit registrations per regulatory agreements with external agencies.
- Responsible for preparing Monthly Rent Statements including communication with tenants.
- Follow up on rent delinquencies, repayment plans, linkage to community resources to avoid eviction.
- Ensure timely and accurate legal notices, collaborate with legal team relating to eviction proceedings.
- Maintain move-in/move-out procedures, billing of damages and close out charges.
- Apply security deposits at move-in/move-out, update security deposit transactions
- Meet with tenants to reconcile concerns relating to leases, rent and third-party involvement.
- Assist and encourage tenants to utilize electronic platforms
- Communicate with external entities (voucher programs, HRA) in relation to rent.
- Master use of online applications (AppFolio, shared drives, intranet, etc.)
- Track unit and building inspections and audits of LIHTC Properties
- Send correspondences to third parties relating to LIHTC properties via USPS and email.
- Monitor changes in LIHTC regulations and requirements and implement changes as needed
- Submit reports to administration, tax credit syndicators and funding sources as required
- Ensure inter-department communications including the sharing of leases, renewals and recertifications
- Maintain accurate tenant records, reports, and compliance documentation
- Ensure LIHTC Lease Administrator/s are proficient in the essential functions noted above
- Train and oversee daily activities of LIHTC Lease Administrators Team.
- Deliver effective onboarding and ongoing training to LIHTC Lease Administrators by assessing learning needs and adapt training methods to different learning styles
- Provide continuous learning and professional development by coaching staff to build skills, confidence and job proficiency
- Effectively supervise staff by providing consistent direction, support and feedback to ensure productivity, accountability, and quality standards
- Set clear expectations, priorities and goals
- Monitor staff performance to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Communicate feedback and decisions in a respectful manner, emphasizing the importance of team structure.
- Promptly respond to external agencies’ requests for information in collaboration with the Director.
- Research up-to-date with regulations/policies while incorporating them into existing work
- Manage statistical information in electronic databases, ensuring KPIs are met
- Assist with special projects as needed
What You’ll Gain
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Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
- Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
- Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
- Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions
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QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience required. Must have sound knowledge and ability in business correspondence and an ability to effectively research, accumulate and present data verbally and in written form.  Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites, Outlook, required.  Knowledge of Appfolio or similar property management accounting systems preferred.  Must be able to work independently within a team environment and possess excellent computer and organizational skills. Knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit regulations are required.  Must have (obtain within 6 month of hiring) certification in low income housing tax credits and knowledge of HUD requirements.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at an advanced level. A thorough knowledge of computers and various computer software packages along with corresponding practical business experience and a professional image and demeanor are necessary.