Financial Compliance Specialist

Maine State Housing Authority•Augusta, ME

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The HCV Financial Compliance Specialist will provide technical, financial, and analytical expertise in HUD Contract payments. This position will also be responsible for utilizing a QA program that focuses not only on the quality of our program, but also fosters a “quality culture,” in which all employees become actively engaged in continuous improvement.

Requirements

Education and a minimum of two years of experience working in a financial role is preferred.
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) Training (or within 12 months of hire)
Strong financial analysis and auditing skills
Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
Strong PC skills using various software (spreadsheet, word processing, database)
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with business partners
Experience communicating effectively in front of groups
Excellent communication skills – oral, written, listening
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and utilize creative and analytical skills to resolve issues

Responsibilities

Approve rent subsidy payments to landlords, local housing authorities (PHAs) and tenants
Work with PHAs to track activity and pay subsidy for tenants that have moved to those areas
Portability Processing from PHAs
Monitor and Track Repayment Agreements
Set up landlord information in computer system
Generate HUDs income and tenant information system reports
Quality control of tenant certifications and HCV processes outlined in the HCV Plan
System Administrator for MyHousing Landlord Portal
Respond to landlord and tenant calls
Assist auditors with file/documentation requests during audits
Develop and update financial forms, procedures, and manuals
Stay current on internal and external policies and regulations
Other duties as assigned