Compliance Specialist (LIHTC)
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<div><p style="margin-top: 13.95pt;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">Join Our Team as a Compliance Specialist (Affordable Housing)!</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">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!</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">**Position Summary:**</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">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.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">**Key Responsibilities:**</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Deliver outstanding customer service to onsite teams during the file approval process.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Clarify file questions and provide training via phone and email.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Review resident files for compliance accuracy and provide clear direction for any needed corrections.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Maintain and distribute detailed compliance information sheets for your assigned portfolio.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Ensure site compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Process annual recertifications and maintain resident files for compliance approval.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">**Qualifications:**</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- High school diploma or GED required, with two years of experience.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Knowledge of HUD programs, including Section 8, Section 236, and Section 42.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Ability to research and implement various housing programs.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Strong time management skills and attention to detail.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Experience with Yardi software is preferred.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office and MS Outlook.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">**Training Requirements:**</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Continued education in Affordable Housing Finance Regulatory rules.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Ongoing professional development opportunities.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">**Pay Rate & Benefits:**</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Hourly pay range: $23.08 to $24.04, plus corporate bonus structure.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">- Remote office work environment.</span><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><br style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">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!</span></strong></span></p><strong>EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES</strong><p style="line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;">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. </p><p style="margin-top: 11.3pt;line-height: 11.75pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>POSITION SUMMARY:</strong> </p><p style="line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;">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. </p><p style="margin-top: 11.1pt;line-height: 11.75pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong> </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.75pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Provides top level customer service to onsite team members throughout the file approval process; including, but not limited to: </p><p style="text-indent: 0.0in;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Phone clarification for all file questions </p><p style="text-indent: 0.0in;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Phone training on any file process </p><p style="text-indent: 0.0in;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Email clarification of file denial or file task request </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Reviews completed resident files from property staff and ensures compliance accuracy with applicable program and state requirements. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Provides clear direction when assigning corrections/tasks to site teams </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Manage compliance workflows in file approval software and ensure accurate compliance workflow is always followed. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.75pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Extensive knowledge of Section 42 (HTC) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) housing program rules and reporting requirements </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Updates State Reporting agency with current occupancy information </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Develops detailed compliance information sheets related to assigned portfolio for distribution. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Maintains compliance information sheets as needed </p> Notify the Compliance Supervisor if substantial problems found </div><div>Ensure site compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by regulatory agencies associated with the company and/or its subsidy programs. </div><div>Process Annual Recertifications in a timely manner. </div><div><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Review and maintain resident files for compliance approval. </div><div>O<span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">ther duties as assigned.</span> </div><p style="line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS</strong> </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>High school diploma or general education degree (GED) </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>2 years of experience </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>HCCP designation to be obtained after 12 months in position </p><p style="margin-left: 0.3in;text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.3pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Knowledge of HUD programs (Section 8, Section 236 and Section 42) </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Capability to research and plan implementation of any of the programs above or others </p><p style="margin-left: 0.3in;text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.3pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 10.75pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Experience with Yardi software is preferred. </p><p style="margin-left: 0.3in;text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 12.05pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Strong time management skills and attention to detail. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Language Skills – Ability to read, write, speak and interpret basic instructions, simple correspondence and present information one-on-one or in small groups. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Math Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compare rate, ratio and percentages and interpret basic graphs. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Reasoning Skills – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems that involve concrete variables in standardized situations. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.8pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Computer Skills – Intermediate experience with MS Office, MS Outlook, State Reporting websites, Internet Explorer and YARDI. </p><p style="line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong> </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Continued education of Affordable Housing Finance Regulatory rules and requirements. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Ongoing professional development. </p><p style="line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</span></strong> </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Rarely must stand, walk or lift up to 50 pounds. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Occasionally must reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and bend. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Regularly must sit, use hands to finger/handle/feel, talk and hear. </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Close and distance vision is required. </p><p style="line-height: 11.5pt;vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt;">WORK ENVIRONMENT:</span></strong> </p><p style="text-indent: -0.25in;line-height: 11.55pt;vertical-align: baseline;margin: 0.65pt 0.0in 40.2pt 0.3in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt;"> </span></span>Normally works in an environment with moderate noise. </p>