Compliance Specialist

Benton Communities; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual up to 200 hours

Health, dental, vision, life, LTD

401(k) with matching

Bonus potential

Paid holidays (10 days)

Veterans' Day for veterans

Birthday PTO after 1 year

Personal day after 6 months

Wellness Days

Job summary

Benton Communities, a Columbia, Maryland-based property management firm, seeks a Compliance Specialist to ensure LIHTC, HOME, and HUD regulatory adherence across our portfolio. You will review certifications, monitor site compliance, and train staff on procedures.

3 years of affordable housing compliance experience and related designations are required. Some travel to community sites is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in affordable housing compliance.
• Related designations in affordable housing.
• Willingness to travel to community sites.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve move-in, annual, and interim certifications for assigned portfolio.
• Monitor site compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Train communities on compliance procedures.
• Gather, calculate, and distribute Utility Allowances.

Skills

LIHTC compliance

HUD regulations

Affordable housing

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Certifications

Job description

Benton Communities is a Columbia, Maryland based residential property management firm dedicated to creating thriving communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. With a portfolio of over 5,000 multi-family, and senior apartment homes, our Benton Communities team is adept at managing both conventional and affordable communities. At Benton Communities, we continually strive to create a vibrant environment for our residents, our team members, and our communities at-large.

Position Summary:

Compliance with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME, and HUD regulations. Compliance Specialist: 3 years (Required). Candidates must have related designations in affordable housing. Reports directly to the Director of Compliance. Will work closely with Director of Compliance in preparing and implementing policies and procedures. Responsible for reviewing and approving routine move-in certifications, annual recertifications and interim certifications for assigned portfolio. Monitor site compliance to ensure program policies and procedure are followed. Train communities on compliance procedures. Responsible for gathering, calculation, and distribution of all Utility Allowances. Perform on-site internal audits of community files. Assist in the preparation of year-end owners' reports. Some administrative work is required. Must be able to travel to Community sites as needed.

BENEFITS OFFERED: Excellent benefits package, including PTO accrual for full-time employment up to 120 hours during the first year of employment which increases by one day with each additional year of employment up to 200 hours. We also offer health, dental, vision, life, LTD, AFLAC, and matched 401(k) programs with eligibility on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. We offer a $1500 annualized waiver, if health insurance coverage is not needed. In addition, 10 paid Holidays and Veteran's Day for our employees that are Veterans (thank you for your service!); Birthday PTO after one year of employment; Personal Day after 6 months of employment; and 4 Wellness Days each year. Position is eligible for a bonus potential.