Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist

Compliance SpecialistCompensation: $34.00 - $36.00 per hourThe Compliance Specialist, in coordination with the rest of the compliance department, is responsible for the evaluation and monitoring of properties to ensure compliance with applicable affordable housing programs. This position is in-office, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.DutiesEnsure tax credit project tenant files are 100% in complianceEnsure HUD project tenant files are 100% in complianceWork with government agencies on a regular basis to generate and provide monthly reports to numerous government agenciesCoordinate and perform file audits by testing periodic tenant recertifications to ensure compliance with HUD, tax credit, and RD requirementsProvide orientation and training to Property Managers on compliance and develop action plans for corrections neededKeep current on changes in regional affordable housing regulations and assist in the distribution of this information to asset management and property operations staffQualificationsB.S. degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field or equivalent work experience preferredFive or more years of experience in property management, asset management, or housing regulatory agency with an emphasis on compliance oversightExperience in RD, HUD, and LIHTCWorking knowledge of Yardi preferredCertification in one or more of the following: COS, C3P, HCCP, NCP, CSC, CLS, and/or any LIHTC certification preferredExperience processing monthly transmission of HUD HAP Voucher to HUD's Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) and RD Management Interactive Network Connection (MINC)Experience using Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) reportsExperience preparing the necessary documentation for audit reviews and preparing responses to address any compliance findingsExperience understanding and applying information concerning property regulatory agreementsBenefits Cambridge Real Estate Services offers competitive wages, incentive bonuses, medical with an annual HSA contribution to employees' accounts of $4,400, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, company events, 401k plan with a 100% match up to a 10% contribution.Applicants offered positions will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal history and drug screening.Cambridge Real Estate Services manages multi-family housing developments in the Western US which include affordable housing, conventional communities and historic properties. Staffed by dedicated and responsive property management and maintenance professionals, we strive to exceed expectations.CRES affirms and actively promotes the right of all individuals to equal opportunity in employment without regard to any protected basis, including race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression or any other status protected by law.