Housing Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Monthly HOME, CHDO Supplement and Tax Credit billings
• Prepare Construction project draws
• Prepare HOME and CHDO award packets for signatures and submission to State agency
• Prepare and submit CHDO mortgage payoff letters to county clerk for recording
• Prepare journal entry postings for submission to Controller
• Revenue and payment posting
• Monthly reconciliations of receivable, fixed assets, deferred revenue and some payable accounts
• Communicate with equity providers, management company, auditors, and bank contacts regarding reports, HOME award info, Tax Credit billing info, etc.
• Reconcile monthly tax credit expenses tracking info to due from accounts
• Prepare 8609s for review to send to State agency and IRS
• Update SAM Registration annually
• Monitor project financial activity to support compliance with funding requirements and project budgets
• Help prepare all final real estate project applications for review

General Duties

• Provides back-up at reception area as needed
• Performs tasks as requested and held directly responsible to the SVP/CFO
• Serves as a positive role model, exhibits high ethical standards, and promotes the mission and values of NHDS
• Maintain familiarity with and review the personnel policies and procedures of New Hope Services (Employee Handbook)
• Contribute to the team effort to accomplish the mission of New Hope Development Services

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong general ledger and accounts receivable working knowledge
• Very computer friendly -- spreadsheet proficient (hardware and software)
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Navision
• Must be detail oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or housing program administration
• Experience with affordable housing programs (HOME, CHDO, LIHTC, or similar) strongly preferred
• Grant management experience a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD - company paid
• Life Insurance - company paid
• Employee Assistance Program - company paid
• Accident & Critical Illness
• 401k - annual company match (% varies)
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer