Recertification Specialist

Recertification Specialist – Affordable Housing Compliance
Brooklyn, NY | $55,000–$65,000/year | Full-Time
Right Person. Right Seat. Right Results.

Equal Access is partnering with a rapidly growing, mission-aligned property management firm specializing in affordable multifamily housing. With a strong commitment to resident services and regulatory excellence, this organization is expanding its compliance team to meet the needs of its evolving New York City portfolio.

We are hiring a Recertification Specialist to oversee income certifications and compliance for a large affordable housing site in East New York, Brooklyn. This role ensures resident files and program operations align with all relevant regulatory standards, including Section 8, Mitchell-Lama, and LIHTC guidelines. This position reports to the Compliance Manager and serves as the primary point of contact for recertification and compliance-related tasks at the site.

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications in accordance with LIHTC, Mitchell-Lama, and Section 8 regulations

• Calculate household income, assets, expenses, and retroactive rent adjustments

• Identify and resolve income discrepancies per agency guidelines

• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility

• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications and schedule interviews

• Prepare third-party verification requests and follow up with external agencies

• Maintain accurate and audit-ready resident files and documentation

• Support compliance-related reporting and assist during audits and MORs

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Minimum 2 years of affordable housing compliance experience

• High school diploma or GED required

• Strong knowledge of Section 8, Mitchell-Lama, and LIHTC regulations

• COS certification preferred

• Experience with Yardi Voyager required

• Familiarity with Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities

• Ability to manage sensitive resident information with professionalism and discretion

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Notary Public preferred

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $55,000–$65,000/year

We don’t just place candidates — we stay with them. Every placement through Equal Access includes 6 months of personalized post-placement coaching, mentorship, and skills development to ensure long-term retention, performance, and career growth.

• 100% Employer-paid Medical Insurance (Employee coverage)

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match (Traditional and Roth options)

• Paid Time Off (starting at 120 hours/year)

• 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave annually

• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Volunteer Day

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Annual Performance-Based Bonus

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Financial Wellness Support (Fin Fit)