Compliance Clerk (B)

Walters Group; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters Group is seeking a Compliance Clerk in New Jersey to support the Tax Credit Compliance Administrator with LIHTC/HUD housing programs. You will review eligibility, verify income/assets, and maintain compliant resident files across recertifications and move-ins.

The role involves occasional travel to properties statewide, a full-time schedule, and close collaboration with property managers and leasing staff to meet deadlines while protecting resident confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience with LIHTC and/or HUD affordable housing programs preferred.
• Basic understanding of income calculations, asset verification, and compliance processes; willingness to learn and grow into more advanced responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation and file management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Familiarity with NJ Housing Agency compliance requirements is a plus.
• Proficiency with computers, scanners, and property management/compliance software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting required documentation from applicants and residents.
• Support the review and verification of household income, assets, and household composition.
• Prepare and submit third-party income and asset verification requests.
• Organize, track, and maintain compliance files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with calculating household income under guidance from the Compliance Administrator.
• Help ensure compliance with HUD, LIHTC, and New Jersey regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with property managers, leasing staff, and residents regarding missing documents, deadlines, and required follow-up.
• Provide administrative support during initial move-ins, interim changes, and annual recertifications.
• Maintain secure and confidential handling of all resident information.

Skills

LIHTC experience

HUD programs

Income calculations

Asset verification

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Compliance software

Computer proficiency

Tools

Property management software

Job description

The Compliance Clerk supports the Tax Credit Compliance Administrator by assisting with the review, verification, and processing of household eligibility for affordable housing programs. This role plays an important part in ensuring adherence to HUD Handbook 4350.3 , LIHTC regulations, and New Jersey Housing Agency requirements. The Compliance Clerk helps maintain accurate documentation, supports the recertification process, and ensures that resident files meet all federal and state compliance standards.

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Travel: Occasional travel to apartment properties throughout New Jersey (Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement provided)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with collecting required documentation from applicants and residents.
• Support the review and verification of household income, assets, and household composition.
• Prepare and submit third-party income and asset verification requests.
• Organize, track, and maintain compliance files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with calculating household income under guidance from the Compliance Administrator.
• Help ensure compliance with HUD, LIHTC, and New Jersey regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with property managers, leasing staff, and residents regarding missing documents, deadlines, and required follow-up.
• Provide administrative support during initial move-ins, interim changes, and annual recertifications.
• Maintain secure and confidential handling of all resident information.

Ideal Background & Qualifications:

• Experience with LIHTC and/or HUD affordable housing programs preferred.
• Basic understanding of income calculations, asset verification, and compliance processes; willingness to learn and grow into more advanced responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation and file management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Familiarity with NJ Housing Agency compliance requirements is a plus.
• Proficiency with computers, scanners, and property management/compliance software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow regulatory guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Ability to travel to properties, including those with stairs and in various weather conditions

This posting is for an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.