Compliance Specialist

MRK Property Management LLC; Collingswood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term and long-term–

401(k) retirement plan with company 4%

Paid time off

Supplemental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

MRK Property Management LLC is seeking a Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to LIHTC, HUD, Public Housing, HOME and related regulatory requirements across our portfolio.

The role focuses on accurate reporting, internal audits, and building positive relationships with state agencies and partners. Knowledge of TRACS 202D, HUD Secure System, and EIV is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• HCCP or HUD-COS Certification (or similar) required.
• 3+ years in compliance, occupancy, or affordable housing management.
• Experience with Section 8 vouchers via TRACS 202D and HUD Secure System preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Models company mission and values.
• Monitors compliance across LIHTC, HUD Section 8/811, Public Housing/ACC, HOME, and RAD.
• Reviews new move-in applications for portfolio and new developments.
• Performs site audits at least four times per year for compliance readiness.
• Monitors compliance via Yardi: move-ins, recertifications, and follow-ups.
• Completes annual LIHTC, HOME, and other reports by deadlines; uploads data to state systems.
• Conducts training on certification/recertification, applications, and Yardi usage.
• Represents the company with state agencies, investors, and contract administrators.
• Collaborates to meet deadlines during lease-up periods; supports team across tasks.
• Adapts to change and maintains a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization & time management

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

HCCP

HUD-COS Certification

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance in all aspects of LIHTC, HUD, Public Housing, HOME and other regulatory agency requirements. This includes delivering a consistent, accurate and high-quality work product that meets or exceeds regulatory agencies’ expectations, maintaining a strong knowledge of program requirements and protocols, building professional mutually beneficial relationships with state agencies, contract administrators, colleagues, internal customers and key stakeholders, and responding to contacts in a timely and proficient manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Models company mission and values
• Monitors and ensures compliance with various affordable housing programs throughout assigned portfolio of properties—including: LIHTC, HUD Section 8 and Section 811, Public Housing/ACC, HOME, and RAD
• Reviews all new move-in applications within existing portfolio and new development lease up
• Executes internal audits on site at least four times per year to ensure ongoing compliance and to proactively prepare for state agency and investor reviews
• Monitors property compliance activities via Yardi software; including but not limited to; checking move-ins and monthly recertifications, and following up with property management to address late activities
• Completes and submits Annual LIHTC, HOME, and other compliance reports as required by designated deadlines, and performs regular uploads of tenant data from Yardi to the state agency software
• Conducts how-to training on the certification/recertification processes, the application process and Yardi software utilization
• Represents the company with professionalism during all interactions with state and local monitoring agencies, investors, contract administrators, etc.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure that assigned tasks are completed by designated deadline—especially critical during lease up of new properties
• Maintains an open mind, adapt to change and exhibit a positive attitude
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred
• HCCP, HUD-COS Certification (or similar) required
• Minimum of three years of experience working as a Compliance Specialist, Occupancy Specialist or Affordable Housing Property Manager—with hands-on compliance experience
• Prior experience with preparing and submitting Section 8 vouchers via TRACS 202D, troubleshooting issues/errors via HUD Secure System and the MAT guide, and good working knowledge of EIV strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced customer service and problem-solving skills
• Advanced organizational and time management skills—must work well independently
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
• Ability to establish relationships across the organization and at various hierarchical levels
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Our Values

• Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change
• Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward
• Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination – we can achieve anything we can imagine
• Purpose Over Pride: Collaboration, thoughtful listening, and respect guide how we work with each other

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

We take pride in supporting the health and well-being of our teammates and their families:

• Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disabilityA 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
• Supplemental insurance for employees and families
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
• Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
• Paid holidays; approximately fourteen (14) per year
• Peace of mind and a great working environment

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MRK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.