Compliance Specialist

The Schochet Companies•Braintree, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Schochet is looking for an experienced Compliance Specialist as a member of the company’s Compliance Department. Come join our team that offers over 50 years of encouraging growth and employee retention! Schochet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, 401k and more available on your first day. All new employees accrue 3 weeks of vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal days per year and many other great perks. A recognized leader in multifamily development and property management, with a special expertise in affordable housing, Schochet owns and/or manages nearly 6,000 apartments and 125,000 square feet of commercial space throughout New England. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to bring their skills and talent to our exciting and growing company, where you would join a team of the very best professionals working to develop and acquire critical affordable housing (and other multifamily) assets with an eye toward revitalizing and enhancing the marketability, livability, and quality of every community we serve.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience with HUD’s Project-Based Section 8 and EIV programs and the IRS Section LIHTC program required.
Ability to work independently, possessing a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy, organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, flexibility to work on special projects and a team player a must.
Must have own vehicle to travel to different properties as needed.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification COS
Experience with YARDI compliance software

Responsibilities

Providing regulatory compliance support to the company’s property management staff in the areas of HUD assisted housing programs, the IRS Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and programs funded through state agencies.
Overseeing HUD’s Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) program to ensure on-site staff are in compliance with the program’s requirements including monitoring monthly reports and assisting staff in discrepancy resolution.