Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bryten has an opening for a Remote Compliance Specialist with a focus on LIHTC and Affordable Housing experience. This role involves monitoring compliance activities, processing certifications, and coordinating with affordable communities to ensure adherence to required procedures.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and document compliance activities to include assigned move-ins, all initial certifications, annual re-certifications, and interim certifications in accordance with outlined procedures and processes
- Process annual recertifications and inspections, regularly reviewing Recertification schedule to ensure all re-certifications are processed as required and communicate daily with the VP of Compliance on recertification statuses
- Assist with application verifications, preparing certification notices, interviews, verifications of household information, and completion of the Tenant Income Certifications
- Coordinate with affordable communities, providing training and guidance to ensure all required procedures related to Compliance are followed accordingly
- Advise and work with lease-up or acquisition property on-site personnel with application process for move-in and recertification files reviews for approval prior admittance or continuation to ensure all files are within policy, in compliance with the properties individual required programs and meets the states monitoring agency guidelines
- Monitor all Section 8 paperwork/inspections and correspondence and ensure it is being completed accurately and timely for admission and recertification process
- Prepare income certification, approval form and income calculation worksheet
- Obtain utility allowance updates from public housing authorities quarterly
- Ensure sensitive data is secure and managed appropriately within the compliance department and throughout the organization
- Create and thoroughly document all paperwork accurately and timely to ensure files are current and organized
- Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments
- Keep up to date on all new IRS regulations as they relate to tax credit properties
- Keep current on all changes to Section 8, Rural Development Home Funds, fair housing standards, compliance, and other applicable housing programs
- Any other task as assigned
Skills
- Must have experience dealing with different state programs and agencies such as AZ, CO, TX, NY, & PA
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or similar field
- A minimum of 1+ years of residential leasing and/or management experience required
- Low Income Housing Tax Credits or Section 8 Income experience required
- Possess the ability to read and write English fluently; Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desired
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellence in time management
- Professional level written and oral communication skills required
- Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite to include Teams, Word, and Excel
- Must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and reliable transportation
- Yardi Property Management Software experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical plans with choices to fit your needs
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Financial security benefits including 401k Plan with company match
- Optional life insurance +addl voluntary life
- Optional short-term disability +options for long-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance with critical health insurance and accident insurance
- Vacation program accruing immediately upon hire
- Sick time when you need it
- Paid holidays + floating holidays to celebrate those special times
- Company-sponsored wellness initiatives
- Continuous education with development programs and more!
Company Overview
At Bryten, we help manage properties; but first and foremost we are here to enrich lives, by seamlessly orchestrating the complexities of apartment living. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.livebryten.com.