Exemptions Compliance Specialist (Remote 2 Days/Week)

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Remote Work Pilot Program

Job summary

The City of New York, Department of Finance, is seeking an Exemptions Compliance Administrator to join the Property Exemptions Administration (PEA) unit. You will perform analytical and administrative work supporting compliance programs for property tax exemptions and abatements.

Reporting to the unit supervisor, you will prepare reports, assist with SOPs, audits, and stakeholder communications, and help maintain data integrity across PTS and related systems.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time clerical/administrative experience, one year in a supervisory capacity.
• An associate degree or 60 credits and three years of clerical/administrative experience, including one year supervisory.
• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent with four years of clerical/administrative experience, including one year supervisory.
• Education/experience equivalent to 1–3 with one year supervisory experience; substitution possible with credits.

Responsibilities

• Update, maintain, and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures for the Compliance Unit.
• Follow procedures and program rules; flag unusual situations for unit leadership.
• Stay current on regulatory changes; assist with reviews and audits.
• Research, resolve, and respond to routine and complex issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and monitor reports using data software and PTS Inquire for sampling exemptions and abatements.
• Produce FOIL and Subpoena reports for DOF legal.
• Collaborate with DAPE and other data groups as needed.
• Assist with review of CCA and Rent Freeze appeals and update related records.
• Update Property Tax System records and related databases as required.
• Train and mentor unit staff; participate in special projects.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Associate degree or 60 semester credits

High school diploma or equivalent

Education/experience equivalent with supervisory experience

Job description

The City of New York, Department of Finance, is seeking an Exemptions Compliance Administrator to join the Property Exemptions Administration (PEA) unit. You will perform analytical and administrative work supporting compliance programs for property tax exemptions and abatements.

Reporting to the unit supervisor, you will prepare reports, assist with SOPs, audits, and stakeholder communications, and help maintain data integrity across PTS and related systems.