Compliance Specialist

Job description

Evergreen Real Estate Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Compliance Specialist. This position is primarily responsible for reviewing and auditing the new resident qualification process, recertifications, and overall resident file maintenance on-site for properties subject to various affordable housing programs and related regulations including: Section 8, Section 202, PRAC, LIHTC, HOME, and other local, state or federal programs as applicable under the direct supervision of the Director of Compliance.

*This role required frequent travel locally and/or out of state 3 or more days a week.

Seeking someone based in one of the following areas: Chicago, IL, Northwest Indiana, or Milwaukee, WI area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep current on all updates and changes in affordable housing programs and requirements
• Audit property resident files to verify compliance with housing programs and Evergreen processes, including the testing of income and asset verifications and calculations for applicable housing programs
• Ensure all applicable housing program and Evergreen required forms are properly completed and utilized
• Complete and timely submit audit reports based on property file reviews
• Assist properties as necessary to prepare for Management and Occupancy Reviews and assist with post review responses
• Assist, as needed, with training of site staff in compliance related processes and procedures
• Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality
• Ensure all Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Reports are completed on time as applicable to the housing programs and Evergreen processes
• Ensure the accuracy of the waiting list of applicants for housing to determine applicant eligibility
• Ensure HAP Payments are submitted on time, HAP Reconciliation, Special Claims
• Assist with coordinating training and monitoring of EIV and TRACS processes
• Assist with HUD annual rent increases, contract renewals, utility analyses, and RCS.
• Review, provide written response, and process household file applications for rental assistance and affordable housing programs within to the compliance department
• Respond to compliance audit reports and submit to Portfolio Manager within 7 to 30 days
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of affordable housing compliance experience with Project-Based Section 8 and/or Tax Credits
• Must have relevant experience in business law, organizational business, or ethics
• Affordable Housing Compliance Certification LIHTC/HUD/HOME and/or Certified Occupancy Specialist highly preferred
• Experience with RealPage; Onesite a plus
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or minimum of an Associate Degree is needed
• Able to travel to and work at various property locations as needed
• Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to handle pressure due to complexity and time sensitivity of compliance processes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to include ability to write and verbally explain processes, procedures, and directives via emails, letters, reports, and presentations, etc.
• Basic math proficiency required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Type: Full-time

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Property Compliance: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person