Compliance Specialist; LIHTC

Overview

Location:

Jacksonville, FL

Why we need you:

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for assisting with all property compliance for LIHTC, HUD, Home, Bond, and other state-specific programs. Assist with training on-site associates for Yardi, Compliance and other company-specific programs. The Compliance Specialist will work closely with the Properties and Regional Managers, as well as third-party compliance and corporate staff.

What Highmark can do for you:

• Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions
• Competitive pay for the market
• Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates
• 30% associate rent discount
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment
• Company‑provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match
• Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave

Essential functions include (but are not limited to):

• Provide daily phone and e‑mail support for properties regarding Yardi Affordable and other technical programs
• Schedule, prepare classroom facilities and conduct training for on‑site associates on Yardi’s Affordable software
• Review and audit file and system compliance for various affordable programs and set‑asides
• Ensure sites are maintaining appropriate set‑asides as outlined in the regulatory agreements
• Monitor and audit accuracy of Tenant Income Certification, backup within the files and Yardi data
• Provide feedback to the property manager on audit results and provide additional training on errors found
• Maintain good communications with external compliance auditors and get issues resolved quickly and accurately
• Assist with meeting reporting requirements to external entities, such as TDHCA, FHFC, HUD, etc.
• Coordinate timely weekly and month‑end closings and perform reviews of data submitted
• Perform reconciliation, research and troubleshoot discrepancies as related to the rent roll and accounts receivable
• Review pre‑close reports, distribute correction notices and ensure completion of corrections by month‑end close deadline
• Work with accounting personnel to resolve on‑site accounting discrepancies
• Maintain training calendar working with other departments with training needs
• Create or modify training materials for web‑based and live training classes
• Lead lease file audits during due diligence; perform rent roll setup and assist in acquisition setups and dispositions
• Perform property file audits and re‑audits as needed

Qualifications:

• On‑site experience or previous compliance required
• 2-5 years previous compliance experience with LIHTC or other programs required
• 1-2 years previous compliance experience with Florida state‑specific affordable programs strongly desired
• Extensive experience with the Affordable module in Yardi, including on‑site processes and controls
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Federal affordable programs
• Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Possess excellent writing and communications skills, including proper grammar and email etiquette
• Ability to speak in front of groups of people
• Able to travel overnight as required, approximately 30%
• Ability to coordinate activities and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with peers on training and support objectives