Compliance Specialist (Section 42 Tax Credit Program)

Join Our Team as a Compliance Specialist (Affordable Housing)!

Are you ready for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity with Kittle Property Group? As a Compliance Specialist focused on Affordable Housing, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Section 42, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and other assigned programs. With our supportive culture and commitment to your career growth, it's no wonder we've been recognized as a "Top Workplace" for three consecutive years!

**Position Summary:**
As a Compliance Specialist, you'll be responsible for processing and maintaining file compliance for a specific region, potentially spanning multiple states. You'll provide exceptional support to property management site teams, ensuring they understand and adhere to compliance processes. Your expertise in Section 42 and HOME housing program rules will be invaluable as you manage compliance workflows and update state reporting agencies.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Deliver outstanding customer service to onsite teams during the file approval process.
- Clarify file questions and provide training via phone and email.
- Review resident files for compliance accuracy and provide clear direction for any needed corrections.
- Maintain and distribute detailed compliance information sheets for your assigned portfolio.
- Ensure site compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
- Process annual recertifications and maintain resident files for compliance approval.

**Qualifications:**
- High school diploma or GED required, with two years of experience.
- Knowledge of HUD programs, including Section 8, Section 236, and Section 42.
- Ability to research and implement various housing programs.
- Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with Yardi software is preferred.
- Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office and MS Outlook.

**Training Requirements:**
- Continued education in Affordable Housing Finance Regulatory rules.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.

**Pay Rate & Benefits:**
- Hourly pay range: $22.84 to $26.44, plus corporate bonus structure.
- Remote office work environment.

Join us and contribute to a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Apply today to become a part of the KPG family and advance your career in compliance with us!

Supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.   

POSITION SUMMARY:   

Responsible and accountable for processing and maintaining file compliance in Section 42, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and additional programs as assigned for a specific assigned region, which could include multiple states. Provide exceptional compliance support to the assigned property management site teams via phone, email, or other direct methods of communication to ensure understanding of the compliance process.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

·        Provides top level customer service to onsite team members throughout the file approval process; including, but not limited to:   

·        Phone clarification for all file questions   

·        Phone training on any file process   

·        Email clarification of file denial or file task request   

·        Reviews completed resident files from property staff and ensures compliance accuracy with applicable program and state requirements.   

·        Provides clear direction when assigning corrections/tasks to site teams   

·        Manage compliance workflows in file approval software and ensure accurate compliance workflow is always followed.   

·        Extensive knowledge of Section 42 (HTC) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) housing program rules and reporting requirements   

·        Updates State Reporting agency with current occupancy information   

·        Develops detailed compliance information sheets related to assigned portfolio for distribution.   

·        Maintains compliance information sheets as needed