Compliance Specialist (Affordable Multi-family Housing)

Pratum Companies; Fairfax (VA); Presencial; USD 33.062 - 37.195; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Vacation & Holiday

Educational Assistance

Retirement Savings Plan with company matching

Descripción de la vacante

A property management firm located in Virginia is seeking a Compliance Specialist to manage resident recertifications in accordance with HUD and LIHTC regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing certifications, conducting interviews, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience in affordable housing compliance, strong knowledge of relevant regulations, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for overtime.

Formación

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in compliance of Affordable Housing.
• Strong knowledge of the IRS 8823 Guide and HUD Manual 4350.3.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare initial and annual recertifications for residents.
• Review household certifications to ensure compliance.
• Train personnel on preparing income certifications.

Conocimientos

Compliance knowledge

Customer service orientation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Yardi

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for the preparation of initial and annual recertifications for all residents in full compliance with HUD and LIHTC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing household certifications for all affordable properties to ensure they're compliant
• Scheduling resident recertification interviews and apartment inspections
• Coordinating on-site data collections and processing of resident information
• Maintaining property waiting list and resident files in accordance with our company’s policy & the regulatory agency’s policy
• Ensuring proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, etc.
• Training personnel on preparing income certifications and re-certifications for both LIHTC and Federally Assisted properties
• Reviewing and approving of all move-in certifications, as well as quarterly review of annual re-certifications for LIHTC properties
• Monitoring and report past due re-certifications
• Assisting in generating all year-end building status reports for tax credit properties and ensure all electronic reporting is completed each year
• Monitoring correct usage of income and rent limits as well as utility allowances
• Aiding office staff in several administrative and other tasks, including collection of rent, resident social activities, and leasing tasks
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Assistant Manager/Community Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in compliance of Affordable Housing (LIHTC, Section 8, Section 236), Annual Re-certifications, LIHTC Compliance Regulations, and Leasing.
• Strong knowledge of the IRS 8823 Guide as well as the HUD Manual 4350.3
• Formal training and/or certification in related field preferred (COS or CPO)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Capability to take charge and ownership of projects, self-starter, and independent worker
• Outstanding customer service orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of computer operating systems (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Yardi knowledge is strongly preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. The position also requires the ability to read and write English and the ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions.

Professional Experience

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in residential property management or a related field is required.

Attendance/Travel Requirements

The position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year. Due to the property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested. Travel may be required at times to attend various owner gatherings either in the general vicinity of the associates home property, or in another state. You must also be able to attend certain resident events that are held after hours.

Physical Demands

• Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 10 pounds independently and 25 pounds with assistance.

Computer Skills

• Minimum of basic knowledge of computers
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Yardi
• Intermediate knowledge of the Internet

Learning & Development

Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth though career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Program
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid AD & D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Financial Planning
• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Company outings and events

This role is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week. It has an anticipated hourly pay range of $24-$27 an hour for a new employee depending on a number of relevant factors including individuals’ experience, qualifications, skills, abilities, client/property or company budgetary limitations/guidelines, and other job-related company and market considerations. This position may be eligible to receive discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses on a spot or annual basis, which are variable depending on individual merit/performance, budgetary limitations, company performance, and other job-related factors. This Full-time position (30+ hours/week) is eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks sick and related leave, 11 paid holidays, and health & welfare benefits as outlined on the Company’s website.

To learn more about our company and our benefits, go to: https://pratumco.com/careers/

Pratum is a growing company that is looking for talented professionals who want to be part of a strong team focused on providing superior management services to our residents and owners. If you share our desire to be the best for our residents and communities, then you belong with Pratum.

Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.