Remote Compliance Specialist – Affordable Housing

Roers Companies; Clayton (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Family Leave

Employer Paid Benefits

Additional Voluntary Benefits

401(K)

Competitive PTO

Health and Wellness

Free stays in Roers’ properties guest

Rent Discount

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Charitable Match Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic Compliance Specialist to join our team and uphold affordable housing program standards across sites in the U.S. This role emphasizes meticulous document review, timely certifications, and collaboration with property teams to ensure accurate move-in and annual recertifications.

Responsibilities include data verification, liaising with residents and site staff, maintaining records in compliance systems, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Integrity, 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

RentCafe

Job description

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic Compliance Specialist to join our team and uphold affordable housing program standards across sites in the U.S. This role emphasizes meticulous document review, timely certifications, and collaboration with property teams to ensure accurate move-in and annual recertifications.

Responsibilities include data verification, liaising with residents and site staff, maintaining records in compliance systems, and supporting audits.