File Auditor

Springfield Housing Authority•Springfield, MA

79d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting audits of all Rental Assistance Office (RAO) Program files to ensure adherence to all HUD and EOHLC regulations governing programs administered by the Division. This position is responsible for bringing any deviations from regulations and SHA procedures to the direction of the RAO Manager or other person or other position determined by the RAO Director or his/her designee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Demonstrated ability to accurately apply basic mathematical skills used in the calculation of tenant portion or rent and payments to landlords, including addition, subtraction and multiplication
Ability to apply HUD and EOHLC regulations to participant files
Sound judgment
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a diverse environment

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Accounting or related file preferred
Knowledge or experience working with subsidized housing programs or other types of state or federally-funded housing programs is helpful

Responsibilities

Review assigned files of all RAO programs files to confirm: All new admissions, annual re-certifications, interim rent changes, etc. were conducted correctly for the participant during the audit year in a timely fashion; All documents requiring signature are signed and dated; Third-party documentation exists for all financial information provided by participants and for any additions to the family composition; An EIV check of each participant was conducted as a part of the process; SHA calculation of the tenant portion of rental payments to landlords and HAP payment amount to landlords by the SHA is correct; Move-in and annual inspection of the subsidized units were conducted by the SHA and, if defects were noted, documentation exists verifying that the landlord corrected defects in the timeframe required by applicable laws and regulations; HAP payments were abated in cases where a subsidized unit failed the annual inspection and the landlord failed to address the defects in the timeframe identified by the SHA; and Information contained in the participant file matches information contained in the SHA’s computer system
Review waitlist applications to assure accurate and timely entry of applicant information
Perform other similar duties as assigned or directed by supervisor
Inform the RAO Manager, or other position determined by the RAO Director, of any errors in calculation or deviations from HUD or EOHLC regulations in individual files examined.