Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist (LIHTC/HUD)

Do you enjoy completing affordable housing paperwork and have strong attention to detail? Would you be interested in a position that focuses on affordable housing compliance?

Commercial and Residential Management Group is looking for a Compliance Specialist to join the compliance team at the Corporate Office. The Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the company's adherence to all regulations and requirements with Low Income Housing Tax Credit and HUD programs for a portfolio of properties. This position involves reviewing and auditing tenant files to ensure that all necessary paperwork is in compliance.

If you have previous experience working in other affordable housing programs such as HUD, 202, and/or 811 projects this might be the position for you!

Location: Downtown Portland Office (1800 SW 1st Ave, Suite 220, Portland, OR 97201)

Hourly Rate: $25.00 to $30.00 an hour (DOE)

Workdays: FT, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM OR 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

What we will do for you as the Compliance Specialist (Employee Benefits):

The Compliance Specialist will be eligible for benefits first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment.

• Make sure you're covered – Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employer-paid Life Insurance, Employee Paid Voluntary Insurance options, and a Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care Savings Account.
• Give you the tools to stay on track for the future – The opportunity to enroll in the 401(k) program with an employer match (Eligible first of the month after 90 days of employment).
• Assistance with work/life balance – Employee Assistance Program (Available to use on your first day!)
• Give you a break – Sick time, Vacation, ten (10) paid Holidays, and your birthday off!

Responsibilities for the Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist (LIHTC / HUD)

• Daily communication with onsite and corporate teams to ensure regulatory compliance with housing program layers.
• Review and audit tenant files and escalate any necessary corrections as they arise.
• Follow up on items that need to be corrected.
• Enter data into the compliance reporting systems.
• Daily use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and compliance software applications.

*A Skills Assessment test will be conducted prior to extending an offer. A pre-employment background check is required on all final candidates*

Requirements for the Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist (LIHTC / HUD)

• Three (3) years of experience processing LIHTC certification paperwork (affordable housing) is required.
• Three (3) years of experience processing HUD certification paperwork (affordable housing) is preferred.
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) and Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) designations are preferred.
• Previous experience with Property Management Compliance Software (Real Page or Yardi) is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and state minimum insurance.

About Us

Income Property Management recently acquired C&R Management Group, reshaping the long-standing history of both companies to Commercial and Residential Management Group (CRMG). This strategic alliance allows us substantially greater purchasing power with our vendors and suppliers. It also enables us to attract skilled, talented employees seeking a career with a successful and stable organization. We offer those associates a variety of opportunities for growth. Through training and experience, these employees grow with us over time, as many already have, to be excellent property management professionals – the lifeblood of any successful, professional property management organization.

EEO Statement

Commercial and Residential Management Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information: E-Verify Participation / Right to Work

LIHTC Low Income Housing Tax Credit

PM21

Compensation details: 25-30 Hourly Wage