Compliance Specialist, Sanse Apartments

Paradigm Management Corp; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Housing rental discount and free on‑s

Training and internal promotion

Job summary

Paradigm Management Corp in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Compliance Specialist to manage LIHTC compliance at one of our apartment communities. The role coordinates with Leasing Professionals to process affordable housing paperwork and verifies eligibility, leases, and addenda.

Candidates will have LIHTC/Fair Housing knowledge, tax credit income certification experience, and strong MS Office skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, training opportunities, and an emphasis on

Qualifications

• LIHTC program knowledge and Fair Housing Laws are essential.
• Experience with tenant income certification for LIHTC preferred.
• Customer service experience in a related service field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Leasing Professionals to ensure timely processing of affordable housing paperwork.
• Review financial information to determine eligibility before compliance review.
• Confirm lease and addenda documentation are complete and accurate.
• Enter data and electronically transmit information to internal and external sources.
• Participate in training to stay current on affordable housing requirements.
• Lease apartments as needed and address prospect/resident questions promptly.
• Complete audits and reports related to LIHTC requirements.
• Support Property Manager/Assistant Manager as needed.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

Fair Housing knowledge

Customer service

Tenant income certification

Education

College degree in a relatable field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a Compliance Specialist to handle the low-income housing tax-credit (LIHTC) efforts, as it relates to the affordable housing requirements at one of our apartment communities in Alexandria, VA.

What the Compliance Specialist will be doing:

• Coordinate with Leasing Professionals to ensure timely processing of affordable housing paperwork for prospects and current residents.
• Review prospects/residents' financial information necessary to determine eligibility, prior to submission to compliance for final review and approval.
• Confirm that proper lease and addendum documentation have been completed.
• Complete data entry and electronic transmission of information to internal and external sources.
• Participate in regular training and continuing education to remain abreast of changes in the affordable housing requirements.
• Lease apartments as needed. Handle prospect and resident questions, concerns, and requests promptly and efficiently.
• Complete audits and reports, correctly and in a timely manner, as they relate to the affordable housing requirements at the property.
• Assist the Property Manager and/or Assistant Manager in the responsibilities of managing the property, where required.

What the Compliance Specialist will need to succeed:

• Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Section 42) Program or Section 8 experience preferred.
• College degree in a relatable field from an accredited college a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the LIHTC program and Fair Housing Laws.
• Experience in the tenant income certification process for the LIHTC program.
• Customer service experience in a related service field. Residential leasing and LIHTC/Affordable housing knowledge preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exhibit sound judgment, ability to use available resources to research issues, ability to seek guidance and communicate openly with direct supervisor.

What we offer our Compliance Specialists:

• Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000, plus potential commission
• Comprehensive Medical with multiple Dental and Vision options.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• 401(k) Plan with employer match and generous vesting schedule.
• Paid Time Off leave, escalating with length of service.
• Housing rental discount and free on-site parking during work hours.
• In-house and external professional training and a 'Promote from Within' company culture.

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