Compliance Specialist

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Occupations

Compliance Officers Compliance Managers Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Industries

Administration of Housing Programs Other Community Housing Services Residential Property Managers

Compliance Specialist The Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance in all aspects of LIHTC, HUD, Public Housing, HOME and other regulatory agency requirements. This includes delivering a consistent, accurate and high-quality work product that meets or exceeds regulatory agencies' expectations, maintaining a strong knowledge of program requirements and protocols, building professional mutually beneficial relationships with state agencies, contract administrators, colleagues, internal customers and key stakeholders, and responding to contacts in a timely and proficient manner.

Essential Job Functions: Models company mission and values Monitors and ensures compliance with various affordable housing programs throughout assigned portfolio of propertiesincluding: LIHTC, HUD Section 8 and Section 811, Public Housing/ACC, HOME, and RADReviews all new move-in applications within existing portfolio and new development lease upExecutes internal audits on site at least four times per year to ensure ongoing compliance and to proactively prepare for state agency and investor reviews Monitors property compliance activities via Yardi software; including but not limited to; checking move-ins and monthly recertifications, and following up with property management to address late activities Completes and submits Annual LIHTC, HOME, and other compliance reports as required by designated deadlines, and performs regular uploads of tenant data from Yardi to the state agency software Conducts how-to training on the certification/recertification processes, the application process and Yardi software utilization Represents the company with professionalism during all interactions with state and local monitoring agencies, investors, contract administrators, etc. Collaborates with team members to ensure that assigned tasks are completed by designated deadlineespecially critical during lease up of new properties Maintains an open mind, adapt to change and exhibit a positive attitude Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferredHCCP, HUD-COS Certification (or similar) required
Minimum of three years of experience working as a Compliance Specialist, Occupancy Specialist or Affordable Housing Property Managerwith hands-on compliance experience
Prior experience with preparing and submitting Section 8 vouchers via TRACS 202D, troubleshooting issues/errors via HUD Secure System and the MAT guide, and good working knowledge of EIV strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAdvanced customer service and problem-solving skillsAdvanced organizational and time management skillsmust work well independently
Technically proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
Ability to establish relationships across the organization and at various hierarchical levels
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Our Values:

Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change
Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward
Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination we can achieve anything we can imagine
Purpose Over Pride: Collaboration, thoughtful listening, and respect guide how we work with each otherWE'VE GOT YOU COVEREDWe take pride in supporting the health and well-being of our teammates and their families:
Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disabilityA 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
Supplemental insurance for employees and families
Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
Paid holidays; approximately fourteen (14) per year

Peace of mind and a great working environmentMRK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Collingswood, NJ

Occupation

Compliance Officers

Industry

Administration of Housing Programs

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