HCV Financial Compliance Specialist

MaineHousing – Augusta, Maine, United States – Full-time

About the role

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 the program, but also fosters a “quality culture,” in which all employees become actively engaged in continuous improvement.

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

Working Conditions

Fast paced environment with multiple priorities, interruptions & deadlines. MaineHousing office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. A hybrid schedule may be considered, if appropriate, after 6 months employment.

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)

Skills

• 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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $42,589 - $60,821. All new employees will start at the hourly rate of $20.4754 ($42,589 annually), unless otherwise agreed to by MaineHousing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision
• Retirement options with employer match
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Generous earned time
• All major federal holidays
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program