Recertification Specialist

About the role

Fairstead is a real estate firm focused on affordable housing, owning and managing more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states. The Recertification Specialist reviews resident files in the portfolio and applies knowledge of regulatory requirements so that compliance standards are met. The role is the main point of contact for overseeing compliance, responding to HUD concerns and reaching out to the property.

Key responsibilities

• Process initial, annual and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent in line with HUD regulations and HPD guidelines.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification and identify households with income reporting discrepancies, making rent adjustments.
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility, following LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications and schedule initial interviews.
• Prepare third-party verification forms and maintain resident files and paperwork.
• Review tenant ledgers for arrears and investigate and correct income discrepancies in New York.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required profile

• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD, and of HUD, public housing and tax credit policies and procedures.
• COS certification.
• Experience investigating and correcting income discrepancies (New York).
• Notary Public preferred.

Required skills

• Experience with EIV reports, MOR, Yardi and Realpage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, with strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Medical insurance with generous employer contribution through Meritain Health, vision plan and life insurance paid by the employer.
• 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%).
• 12+ paid holidays, 15 days of PTO and 7 sick days.
• Flexible spending account, nationwide pet insurance and disability insurance.
• Laser correction discount and employee discounts on appliances and apparel.