Bookkeeper/Legal Coordinator

Bookkeeper/Legal Coordinator for a busy, high volume apartment complex. The multifamily residential property is a large 50+ acre garden-style 1,100 unit apartment complex located in Yonkers, NY. The landscape consists of streetscapes, green courtyards, playgrounds, laundry rooms and a lake.

We are seeking a responsible candidate with excellent verbal communication, written communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills who enjoys working in a fast paced office, problem solving, interacting with residents and someone who is a team player.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for tracking daily rent collections and mailing out daily deposits via Fedex to the lockbox
• Answer resident inquiries regarding their accounts
• Develop and maintain relationships with Subsidy Contract Administrators
• Manage Landlord/Tenant Legal Cases (non-payments, holdovers, etc)
• Maintain relationships with Landlord and Tenant counsel
• Responsible for issuing Lease Violation Notices
• Complete account break-downs (including Section 8 accounts)
• Complete DSS paperwork
• Complete required Section 8 renewal paperwork
• Coordinate with the Accounts Receivable department in the corporate office
• Collate and issue rent statements on a monthly basis
• Review Aged Delinquency report on a monthly basis with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager
• Conduct a lease file audit of current residents
• Track progress of legal cases and repayment agreements
• Follow-up on Section 8 suspensions until rent is restored
• Track Changes for Section-8 accounts (changes to the Hap Share Contract, etc.)
• Lease Renewal Administration
• Coordinate with other departments within the Management Office as needed (i.e., Leasing, Maintenance, etc.)

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in residential rental real estate required
• Experience with ETPA and non-ETPA leases
• Experience with MRI is preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred