Remote Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist

Roers Companies; Yuma (AZ); Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

PTO

Holidays

Rent discount

Referral bonus

Charitable match

Professional development

Job summary

Roers Companies is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our team in a remote-capable role across the U.S. states listed. You will manage move-in applications, annual re-certifications, and client data in line with program guidelines, ensuring timely reviews and accurate filings.

Collaborating with property teams and leadership, you’ll help maintain compliance and drive occupancy goals while delivering excellent communication and customer service to applicants and residents.

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of Affordable housing compliance experience.
• Strong attention to detail and 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

Rent Café

Job description

Roers Companies is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our team in a remote-capable role across the U.S. states listed. You will manage move-in applications, annual re-certifications, and client data in line with program guidelines, ensuring timely reviews and accurate filings.

Collaborating with property teams and leadership, you’ll help maintain compliance and drive occupancy goals while delivering excellent communication and customer service to applicants and residents.