Job description
ABOUT BHC: Founded in 1983, Broadway Housing Communities (BHC) is committed to addressing the challenges of poverty and homelessness for adults, children, families and communities in Upper Manhattan. BHC has developed six buildings that provide housing and other services for adults, children and families living in deep poverty; operates an award-winning early childhood center; and provides opportunities for tenants and the wider community to engage with the cultural arts. A seventh project was recently completed in the National Historic District of Sugar Hill and includes 124 units of permanent, affordable housing; an early childhood center; and a children’s museum of art and storytelling along with other community facilities.

Description: The Assistant Rent Administrator reports directly to the Rental Manager. The Assistant Rent Administrator is responsible for daily maintenance of the YARDI database in regards to tenant and subsidy payments. The Assistant Rent Administrator will ensure all financial data in the system is accurate and up to date.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive tenant payments.
Receive, review, and process all tenant and subsidy payments into the system according to established protocol.
Review tenant payments against legal case spreadsheet and for errors.
Process subsidy updates into system on a weekly and monthly basis.
Generate charges and credits.
Print and review monthly rent bills to ensure accuracy.
Process new move-ins and vacating tenants into YARDI to ensure all charges are correct.
Maintain multiple electronic filing systems.
Compose weekly mailings for returning payments.
Collaborate with Controller and Accountant to make corrections into system and ensure quality control.
Work collaboratively with other members of the Rent Administration team to ensure financial database remains up to date.
Communicate with outside organizations to correct payments.
Generate reports for Rental Manager upon request.
Assist with special projects upon request.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Familiarity with Yardi and/or other database programs
Extremely detail oriented
Proficient in math
Ability to process large amounts of financial data entry with minimal errors
Ability to handle rent payments
Ability to learn specialized programs
Ability to work independently
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Team player
Strong organizational skills.
Experience with low income, culturally diverse families preferred
Strong communication (written, verbal and interpersonal) skills

APPLICATION:
To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to resumes@bhc.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate your last name and “BHC Assistant Rent Administrator” in the subject line. No phone calls, please — we will respond to those candidates whose qualifications are best aligned with the components of this job description.

BHC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, height, weight, or disability. Women, older adults, people of color, low-income individuals, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Salary commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, 403(b) retirement plan and paid time off.