Compliance Specialist- Corporate Office

Benton Communities • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

Benton Communities is a Columbia, Maryland based residential property management firm dedicated to Creating Thriving Communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The Benton Communities portfolio is comprised of multi-family, senior, conventional, and affordable communities. Founded in 1983, the firm manages over 75 communities and employs over 320 property management professionals. We provide rental communities for families, individuals, and seniors who are delighted to call our apartments their home. Benton Communities achieved the Baltimore Sun's Top Workplace designation for the past seven years and provides a dynamic and challenging environment for our diverse workforce. At least 3 years of LIHTC and HUD experience in a compliance-based position for a multi programmatic affordable housing portfolio. Candidates must have related designations in affordable housing. Reports directly to the Director of Compliance. Will work closely with Director of Compliance in preparing and implementing policies and procedures. Responsible for reviewing and approving routine move-in certifications, annual recertifications and interim certifications for assigned portfolio. Monitor site compliance to ensure program policies and procedure are followed. Train communities on compliance procedures. Responsible for gathering, calculation, and distribution of all Utility Allowances. Perform on-site internal audits of community files. Assist in the preparation of year-end owners' reports. Some administrative work is required. Must be able to travel to Community sites as needed. DUTIES property management experience required

Requirements

• At least 3 years of LIHTC and HUD experience in a compliance-based position for a multi programmatic affordable housing portfolio
• Candidates must have related designations in affordable housing
• Property management experience required

Responsibilities

• Preparing and implementing policies and procedures
• Reviewing and approving routine move-in certifications, annual recertifications and interim certifications for assigned portfolio
• Monitoring site compliance to ensure program policies and procedure are followed
• Training communities on compliance procedures
• Gathering, calculation, and distribution of all Utility Allowances
• Performing on-site internal audits of community files
• Assisting in the preparation of year-end owners' reports
• Administrative work
• Travel to Community sites as needed

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including PTO accrual for full-time employment up to 120 hours during the first year of employment which increases by one day with each additional year of employment up to 200 hours.
• We also offer health, dental, vision, life, LTD, AFLAC, and matched 401(k) programs with eligibility on the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• We offer a $1500 annualized waiver, if health insurance coverage is not needed.
• In addition, 10 paid Holidays and Veteran's Day for our employees that are Veterans (thank you for your service!); Birthday PTO after one year of employment; Personal Day after 6 months of employment; and 4 Wellness Days each year.
• Position is eligible for a bonus potential.
• On-call Service Manager/Service Technician and Community Manager will receive a $25 monthly cell phone reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed