Compliance Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for completing initial and annual recertification's for LIHTC, HUD, HOME, RD and other layered funding, prepares data for timely reporting and audit response. Supports Property Manager through a variety of tasks related to maintaining regulatory compliance. Reports to the Compliance Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Below is a brief summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  Additional duties or job functions may be assigned by supervisory personnel.

• Review affordable housing compliance paperwork and source documents for accuracy.
• Determine whether applicants meet program eligibility requirements prior to move in, support sites in maintaining compliance for each household throughout tenancy.
• Review annual income certifications, provide ongoing training to sites.
• Provide monthly certification status reports to the Property and Portfolio Manager.
• Meet regularly with the Compliance Director, and relay updates to site staff regarding compliance procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that utility allowances, income limits, and rent limits are accurate in Yardi software and site files, maintain audit-ready certifications in Yardi software.
• Advise site staff on noticing processes required to meet critical certification, audit response, and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with Fair Housing standards.
• Attend department meetings and industry trainings as scheduled.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.