HOME-ARP Adjustment Analyst

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development is seeking a Temporary Grant-Funded Community Coordinator to support the HOME-ARP program in the Division of Fiscal Affairs. The role focuses on payment processing for Landlord Housing Assistance Payments and TBRA, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and inter-unit coordination.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience or equivalent combination, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency with Emphasys Elite

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or related duties.
• High school graduation or equivalent with six years of related experience.
• Education/experience equivalent to the above, with at least one year of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and desk audit HOME-ARP payment adjustments.
• Examine supporting documents for accuracy using Emphasys Elite.
• Compute retroactive payment subsidies and rent adjustments.
• Log adjustments from various units within HAS.
• Approve or delete adjustments and HAP payments as warranted.
• Handle returned HAP subsidies and checks; coordinate with Comptroller’s Office.
• Contact vendors about payment addresses and re-mailing checks.
• Serve as liaison for vendor inquiries related to HAP subsidies and TBRA.

Skills

Highly organized

Hands on

Detail oriented

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Microsoft Office

HPD Info

FMS (City Financial Management System)

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Emphasys Elite

MS Office Suite

FMS

Job description

About The Agency

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City.

About The Agency

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City.

As the nation’s largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York’s tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike.

Your Team

The Office of Finance and Administration (OFA) leads the agency’s effort with the planning and management of the agency's resources and advises the Commissioner and senior team on how to improve efficiency and allocate funding to carry out HPD's mission. The financial segment of OFA is comprised of the Budget, Capital Planning, and Fiscal Affairs. These three divisions, work in conjunction to provide centralized support, consultation, and oversight on a broad range of financial issues for the entire agency.

At HPD, rental subsidy programs are managed by the Division of Tenant & Owner Resources (DTOR) and Fiscal Affairs and are funded through local, state, and federal resources. HPD is also expanding its rental assistance offerings through new programs, including NYC 15/15, HOME TBRA, and HAVP.

Your Impact

The Division of Fiscal Affairs oversees the agency’s accounts payable and receivables, including HAP voucher payments, to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting of expenses and revenues.

Congress appropriated $5 billion in ARP funds to be administered through HOME-American Rescue Plan to perform activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations. These activities includes: Development and support of affordable housing, tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA), provision of supportive services; and acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units. ARP defines qualifying individuals or families as those that are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; part of other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent a family’s homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability; or veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet the criteria previously stated.

The HOME-ARP Adjustment Analyst within the Division of Fiscal Affairs, Accounts Payable Section 8 Unit, will be responsible for managing payment processes related to Landlord Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) payment Inquiries and HAP Adjustment Processing to address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services to support the TBRA program.

Your Role

Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Review and desk audit of HOME-ARP payment adjustments.
• Examine all supporting documentations for accuracy using Emphasys Elite.
• Perform calculations for retroactive Payment Subsidies and retroactive rent increases.
• Receives and log all adjustments transmittals from various units within Dept of Housing Access and Stability (HAS).
• Approval/disapproval/deletions of all adjustments/HAP payments as deemed warranted.
• Responsible for all HAP Subsidies returned checks.
• Liaise with the Comptroller’s Office for the cancellation and re-issuance of checks and in obtaining copies of cashed checks.
• Reach out to vendors regarding returned payments, confirmation of payment addresses and re-mailing of checks.
• Serves as a liaison for all vendor related inquiries regarding HAP Subsidies and TBRA program.
• Provide vendors with registers, check information and other payment related data.

Preferred Skills

• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver assignments on time.
• Must be hands on, disciplined, and detail oriented with ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.
• Must have accounts payable and receivable experience.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Experience in use of Microsoft Office Suite, HPD Info (Agency Legacy System) and the City s Financial Management System (FMS) are a plus.

NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY GRANT-FUNDED POSITION SET TO EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2030.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.