Compliance Specialist
Benton Communities · Columbia, MD · 1 mo ago
FinanceInternship
Position Summary
Compliance with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME, and HUD regulations.
Responsibilities
- Candidates must have related designations in affordable housing.
- Reports directly to the Director of Compliance.
- Works closely with Director of Compliance in preparing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Reviews and approves routine move-in certifications, annual recertifications and interim certifications for assigned portfolio.
- Maintains site compliance to ensure program policies and procedures are followed.
- Trains communities on compliance procedures.
- Gathers, calculates, and distributes all Utility Allowances.
- Performs on-site internal audits of community files.
- Affords assistance in the preparation of year-end owners' reports.
- Some administrative work is required.
- Must be able to travel to community sites as needed.
Requirements
3 years of experience in compliance, required. Related designations in affordable housing preferred.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to 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 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.
- The position is eligible for a bonus potential.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD