Compliance Specialist

Roers Companies; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Family leave

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Wellness program

Guest stays in Roers properties

Rent discount

Referral bonus

Charitable match

Professional development

Job summary

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic Compliance Specialist to join our team remotely from the United States (AZ, CO, FL, MN, NC, ND, TX, UT, WI). You will process move-in applications, verify documentation, and support annual recertifications to ensure program compliance across our properties.

The ideal candidate has 3–4+ years in affordable housing compliance, strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency with Yardi or Rent Café.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-4+ years of affordable housing compliance experience.
• Strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple certifications and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service with applicants, residents, and staff.
• Experience with property management or compliance software (Yardi, Rent Café) preferred.
• Willingness to learn and align with Roers core values.

Responsibilities

• Process and track move-in applications, ensuring all files are reviewed, verified, and approved within 3-5 business days.
• Process and track annual recertifications, ensuring all files are reviewed, verified and approved within 30 days of the annual recertification effective date.
• Collect, verify, and input applicant income, asset, and household information in compliance with program guidelines.
• Ensure move-in files are complete, accurate, and ready for compliance review and approval prior to lease signing.
• Communicate with applicants, residents and site teams to request missing or clarifying documentation.
• Partner with property management staff to support timely move-ins and occupancy goals.
• Maintain accurate and organized records in property management and compliance systems.
• Track application status and provide updates to Compliance Leadership, property staff, and regional managers.
• Assist in preparing move-in files for investor, state agency, or internal audits.
• Contribute to the timely completion of required annual compliance reports.
• Collaborate with senior compliance and managers to resolve deficiencies quickly and maintain compliance standards.
• Provide guidance to site teams on program requirements and compliance processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3-4+ years affordable housing compliance experience

Tools

Yardi

Rent Café

Job description

DescriptionRoers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team as a Compliance Specialist!Remote (U.S. — AZ, CO, FL, MN, NC, ND, TX, UT, WI only)

About Us

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we're on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed nearly $4 billion in real estate, representing 14,000 homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.

About You

You're passionate about your work and strive to achieve ambitious goals. You offer an extra hand and aren't afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values — passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process and track move-in applications, ensuring all files are reviewed, verified, and approved within 3-5 business days of submission.
• Process and track annual recertifications, ensuring all files are reviewed, verified and approved within 30 days of the annual recertification effective date.
• Collect, verify, and input applicant income, asset, and household information in compliance with program guidelines.
• Ensure move-in files are complete, accurate, and ready for compliance review and approval prior to lease signing.
• Communicate directly with applicants, residents and site teams to request missing or clarifying documentation.
• Partner with property management staff to support timely move-ins and occupancy goals.
• Maintain accurate and organized records in property management and compliance systems.
• Track application status and provide regular updates to Compliance Leadership, property staff, and regional managers.
• Assist in preparing move-in files for investor, state agency, or internal audits.
• Contribute to the timely and accurate completion of required annual compliance reports, as assigned.
• Collaborate with senior compliance and managers to resolve deficiencies quickly and maintain compliance standards.
• Provide guidance to site teams on program requirements and compliance processes as needed.
• Take on additional projects and duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have 3-4+ years of Affordable housing compliance experience.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple certifications simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills when working with applicants, residents, and colleagues.
• Experience with property management or compliance software preferred (e.g., Yardi, Rent Café).
• Prior affordable housing or compliance experience is highly preferred; however, we will train candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Alignment with Roers Companies' core values:
  • Passion - care deeply about your work and the people you serve.
  • Work Ethic - reliable, accountable, and committed to results.
  • Teamwork - collaborative, communicative, and focused on shared goals.
  • Integrity - committed to honesty, fairness, and ethical decision-making.
  • Ownership Mindset - proactive, solution-oriented, and accountable for outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits for Compliance Specialist

Pay Range: $55,400 - $69,200 Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual's experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role.

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA
• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave
• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability
• Additional Voluntary Benefits - Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment
• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement
• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program
• Free stays in Roers' properties guest suites
• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties
• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment
• Charitable Match Program - Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations
• Professional Development Opportunities- Employee Assistance Programs

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Workand E-Verify Participation posters.

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record.