Incentive Specialist

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment working with developers, businesses and the government to return underutilized properties back to productive use by leveraging a variety of economic development tools.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Economic development, urban planning, finance, or accounting fields especially desired.
• Must possess excellent communication, writing, analytical, organizational, time management and client service skills. Must pay attention to details, be deadline-oriented and work in a team environment.
• Qualifications include accounting, real estate finance, report preparation, research, confidentiality, spreadsheet and data entry management, and general math skills.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, economic development finance, and/or State of Michigan’s Brownfield Redevelopment/Act 381 Work Plan experience.
• Entry level experience with managing projects and workload, written and verbal communication, spreadsheet analysis.

Preferred:

• Accounting, government, grant, and/or economic development finance experience. An understanding of how real estate development is financed, and the tools, strategies and techniques used.

Job Description:

• Prepare oral and written reports, presentations, documents, brochures, maps and plans, and related accounting, financial and economic development finance materials by collecting and analyzing information.
• Formulate reimbursement requests by verifying payment documentation and reconciling with incentives package.
• Enter and manage financial data in spreadsheets to support information analysis.
• Prepare project proformas, return on investment projections, and other reports to identify project feasibility.
• Develop and write State of Michigan Brownfield Plans and Act 381 Works Plans for Environmental and Non-Environmental Eligible Activities.
• Write pre-applications and grant/loan applications.
• Understand debt, equity, grant and other incentive-based financing programs.
• Enter and manage financial data in spreadsheets to support information analysis.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing financial information.
• Secure financial information and audit documents.
• Answer financing procedure questions. Maintain client confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Other duties not listed may also apply

Work Environment:

At AKT Peerless, we believe that a supportive and enriching work environment is the foundation for success. As a member of our team, you’ll have access to opportunities for training, mentoring, and career advancement. The culture at AKT Peerless revolves around our people, environment, and communities, fostering involvement in employee social events and community volunteering. We cultivate a teamwork atmosphere and take pride in delivering high-quality services to our clients. Joining our team means being part of a collaborative environment that values open communication, shared insights, and collective problem-solving. Our organizational culture recognizes the importance of a flexible work-life balance, prioritizing the well-being of our team members by offering flexibility to meet both personal and professional commitments.

Company Overview:

Established in 1989, AKT Peerless is a leading provider of comprehensive environmental and economic development services. With a strategic expansion that includes 12 offices across 6 states, our growth is attributed to a carefully selected, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality consulting.

We prioritize cost management, quality work product, responsiveness, and project finality to address the primary concerns of our clients. Our team’s expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental management, and redevelopment ensures the successful completion of complex projects. Our extensive client base encompasses over 110 state and local governmental agencies, over 75 financial institutions, thousands of private entities, and several non-profit organizations.

Our services extend to environmental due diligence, hydrogeological investigations, remediation, brownfield redevelopment, vapor intrusion investigations and mitigation, engineering controls for abandoned landfills, and industrial hygiene services (asbestos, lead-based paint, mold) for municipalities, school districts, and private clients nationwide.

AKT Peerless offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits and is an EOE.

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Basic Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible Schedules, Work-Life Balance