Compliance Specialist

City of Lincoln; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support enterprise risk management by developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating compliance initiatives across the organization. This role conducts reviews, audits, and assessments to ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

You will analyze findings, prepare reports for management, and provide guidance and training to staff to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in a related field preferred.
• No professional certifications required.
• Valid state driver's license, insurance and satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to pass state and federal criminal background checks and sex offender check.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; operate PC and databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews, inspections, and audits to evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and organizational standards.
• Document audit findings and recommendations, track corrective actions, monitor progress, and prepare trend analyses for management.
• Provide guidance and training to managers and staff regarding compliance requirements, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records, audit documentation, and supporting materials in accordance with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to promote compliance awareness and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia

The Compliance Specialist supports the organization's Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management programs by assisting with the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of compliance initiatives. This position conducts reviews, audits, and assessments to ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. The Compliance Specialist analyzes findings, prepares reports for management, and provides guidance and training to support a culture of compliance and risk awareness throughout the organization.

Essential Duties

(Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned.)

1. 1. Conduct reviews, inspections, and audits of financial, operational, governmental, and vocational records, programs, and activities to evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and organizational standards.
2. 2. Document audit findings and recommendations, track corrective actions, monitor progress toward resolution, and prepare trend analyses and summary reports for management review.
3. 3. Provide technical assistance, guidance, and training to managers and staff regarding compliance requirements, policies, procedures, and best practices.
4. 4. Maintain accurate records, audit documentation, and supporting materials in accordance with organizational standards and applicable requirements.
5. 5. Collaborate with departments across the organization to promote compliance awareness, improve processes, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The associate in this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience/Certificates/Security Clearance

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 Years' experience in a related field preferred.
• No professional certifications are required for this position.
• Valid state driver's license, insurance and satisfactory driving record are required.
• Associates in this position will be required to successfully pass both state and federal criminal background checks and sex offender check.
• Ability to operate PC and databases, proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Lives the Values, Drives for Results, Customer Focus, Communication, Job Skills Knowledge

Safety Statement

Associates are required to follow Goodwill's safety rules and regulations, as outlined in Goodwill's policies.

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.