Residential Screening & Audit Specialist

A.J. Dwoskin & Associates, Inc. is a leader in managing commercial and residential properties throughout the Northern Virginia region. They have over 28 properties with a mission to provide exceptional service to their residents, commercial tenants, and support the local communities. The Residential Screening & Audit Specialist will manage centralized prospective resident application screening, verification, and compliance auditing across the residential portfolio. This is a Full-time, Direct Hire opportunity based in Fairfax, VA, with a pay of $34 per hour. Responsibilities Review and process rental applications across assigned portfolios. Run and evaluate credit, criminal, eviction, and legal presence screenings in accordance with company criteria. Verify income and employment, including VOE review when offer letters are submitted. Apply company screening standards consistently and document all determinations. Approve or deny applications that clearly meet established criteria. Review and submit conditional approval requests to the Compliance Manager with supporting documentation. Maintain complete and accurate Fair Housing compliance documentation for all application decisions. Serve as the primary point of contact following leasing handoff for application screening status and next steps. Receive application handoff from Leasing Consultants once the initial application is submitted. Communicate screening status, documentation needs, and outcomes through established systems and channels. Coordinate with Resident Services Coordinators and Leasing Consultants post-approval to support welcome letter creation and lease generation. Track application processing timelines and workflow through Rent Café and the CRMIQ dashboard. Utilize ticketing workflows to document back-and-forth communication, processing delays, and resolution rationale. Adhere to standard processing timelines, with applications typically completed within two business days once all required documentation is received. Perform cross-portfolio file audits to ensure application, lease, and renewal compliance. Audit renewals and leases prepared by on-site teams for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards. Identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies, or compliance risks and support corrective actions. Maintain organized electronic audit records and supporting documentation. Support internal compliance reviews and operational quality control initiatives. Participate in portfolio coverage to ensure uninterrupted application processing. Provide cross-coverage during absences. Collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment and accuracy. Support special projects and process improvements related to resident screening and compliance. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required or minimum of five (5) years of progressive multifamily property management experience. Industry designations such as CAM, APM, etc., are favorable. Two to three years of residential accounting or management experience preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Yardi Voyager or similar is preferred. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, walk several miles daily, climb stairs, and perform physical activities. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills. Must maintain a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance. Ability to work independently and handle confidential matters appropriately. Successful completion of the AJ Dwoskin Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Training within first 30 days. Benefits Bonus Potential Move In Bonus Survey Reputation Bonus Medical insurance (Up to 65%-79% covered by employer) Vision Insurance (Up to 50% covered by employer) Dental Insurance (Up to 60% covered by employer) Flexible Spending Program Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short Term and Long-Term disability 401k Employer Match Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000 per year including certificate programs, workshops, seminars and conferences. Paid Training as direct payment of up to $4,000 per year including certificate programs, workshops, seminars and conferences. Paid Time Off – Increases with Tenure 7.5 Paid Holidays Housing Discount for eligible employees living onsite at one of our residential properties Paid Volunteer Days Birthday Leave BereavementLeave Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Employment Enterprises