Traveling Recertification Specialist for Affordable Housing

VESTA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

EAP

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Vesta Management Corporation is seeking a Floating Recertification Specialist to support multiple affordable housing communities in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The role involves managing annual and interim recertifications, verifying income and household data, and ensuring compliance with LIHTC, Section 8, HUD, HOME, and related programs.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, customer-service driven, and able to travel between properties.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of income/asset verification and calculation methods.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Preferred: COS, TCS/C3P, or NCP certification in affordable housing compliance.
• Experience with LIHTC and HUD Section 8 program compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process annual, interim, and initial certifications/recertifications in accordance with program guidelines (LIHTC, Section 8, HUD Multifamily, HOME, and/or other applicable programs).
• Collect, verify, and calculate resident income, assets, and household composition using third-party verification methods.
• Prepare and distribute recertification notices to residents within required timeframes.
• Review and audit resident files for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Enter and update resident data in property management/compliance software (e.g., Yardi).
• Coordinate with Property Managers and Compliance staff to resolve discrepancies or missing documentation.
• Track and manage recertification calendars/deadlines to ensure timely processing and avoid compliance lapses.
• Assist with move-in certifications and waitlist eligibility screening as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

COS/TCS/NCP certification preferred

Tools

Yardi

RealPage

OneSite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vesta Management Corporation is seeking a Floating Recertification Specialist to support multiple affordable housing communities in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The role involves managing annual and interim recertifications, verifying income and household data, and ensuring compliance with LIHTC, Section 8, HUD, HOME, and related programs.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, customer-service driven, and able to travel between properties.