Affordable Exp Required) - Bryten

Bryten•Brownsville, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Bryten has an opening for a Compliance Specialist (LIHTC/Affordable Housing experience required) (Remote/Travel). This role calls for strong experience working with state programs and agencies mainly in the state of Florida. We invite qualified candidates to join our team and contribute to our ongoing commitment to excellence, compliance, and service.

Requirements

Must have experience dealing with state programs and agencies mainly in Florida.
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or similar field.
A minimum of 1+ years of residential leasing and/or management experience required.
Low Income Housing Tax Credits or Section 8 Income experience required.
Possess the ability to read and write English fluently
Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellence in time management.
Professional level written and oral communication skills required.
Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite to include Teams, Word, and Excel.
Must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desired.
Yardi Property Management Software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and document compliance activities to include assigned move-ins, all initial certifications, annual re-certifications, and interim certifications in accordance with outlined procedures and processes.
Process annual recertifications and inspections, regularly reviewing Recertification schedule to ensure all re-certifications are processed as required and communicate daily with the VP of Compliance on recertification statuses.
Assist with application verifications, preparing certification notices, interviews, verifications of household information, and completion of the Tenant Income Certifications.
Coordinate with affordable communities, providing training and guidance to ensure all required procedures related to Compliance are followed accordingly.
Advise and work with lease-up or acquisition property on-site personnel with application process for move-in and recertification files reviews for approval prior admittance or continuation to ensure all files are within policy, in compliance with the properties individual required programs and meets the states monitoring agency guidelines.
Monitor all Section 8 paperwork/inspections and correspondence and ensure it is being completed accurately and timely for admission and recertification process.
Prepare income certification, approval form and income calculation worksheet.
Obtain utility allowance updates from public housing authorities quarterly.
Ensure sensitive data is secure and managed appropriately within the compliance department and throughout the organization.
Create and thoroughly document all paperwork accurately and timely to ensure files are current and organized.
Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
Keep up to date on all new IRS regulations as they relate to tax credit properties.
Keep current on all changes to Section 8, Rural Development Home Funds, fair housing standards, compliance, and other applicable housing programs.
Any other task as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plans with choices to fit your needs
Dental and Vision insurance options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Financial security benefits including 401k Plan with company match
Optional life insurance +addl voluntary life
Optional short-term disability +options for long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance with critical health insurance and accident insurance
Vacation program accruing immediately upon hire
Sick time when you need it
Paid holidays + floating holidays to celebrate those special times
Company-sponsored wellness initiatives
Continuous education with development programs