Compliance Specialist (Remote with 10% Travel)

Elmington Living • Nashville, TN

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist provides support to affordable communities by ensuring they are in compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations. This is accomplished through reviewing documents and providing guidance to site staff when corrections are needed.

Requirements

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members, leadership, and residents.
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines efficiently.
• A passion for chasing excellence and providing exemplary customer service.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance in Low-Income Housing HUD/Tax Credit rules and regulations by overseeing programs, policies, and practices.
• Compliance experience reviewing Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC or Section 42) certification paperwork
• Proven experience with other affordable housing programs such as HUD, Section 8, 202, and/or 811
• Ability to calculate income/assets using basic math
• Ability to use and/or learn to navigate computer software systems. (i.e. PMS, state systems), and basic knowledge of PDF creator, excel, and word
• Strong attention to detail, especially when review files or completing paperwork
• Ethical conduct, especially when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Minimum 1-3 years of multi-family property management compliance experience.
• Proven success handling and processing resident files, recertifications, or other resident paperwork.
• Must be willing to work Saturdays and some minor holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Affordable housing certifications such as HCCP and COS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews resident files for completion and compliance with state requirements
• Reviews files electronically
• Meets specific deadlines set by state agencies
• Approves files once complete
• Enters tenant data into the state online systems
• Provides guidance on tenant file corrections to staff at the property sites
• Performs all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees