Compliance Specialist jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Aperto Property Management, Inc. is a full-service, fee-based apartment management company for conventional and affordable multi-housing communities. At Aperto, our mission is to simply be the best apartment management company in the United States and to provide quality management, professional service, and superior operating results to our clients and residents. Aperto .'s full-scale property management platform provides a complete and comprehensive leasing and management service for acquisition rehabs, stabilized assets and new property lease ups. We pride ourselves in providing unmatched service.

Aperto Property Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced and qualified Compliance Specialist for the Valley/Los Angeles area, CA. Qualified candidates will have experience with Tax Credit ( LIHTC) and HUD programs.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining file compliance for assigned properties. The fundamental duties of the Compliance Specialist are to monitor the company's compliance and program regulations. Perform a full range of resident file reviews and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee completion of files to ensure they are compliant with applicable Affordable Programs including Move-Ins, Annual Recertification, Interim Recertification, Gross Rent Changes, Terminations, Initial Certifications
• Review files to ensure they are compliant with applicable Affordable Programs
• Complete Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) tasks, including running reports and working discrepancies
• Ensure income/rent limits and utility allowances are accurate on each certification
• Ensure calculated tenant rent and subsidies are accurate
• Monitor status of all certifications
• Monitor portfolio compliance with state, federal, local agency requirements for Affordable programs
• Identify and work through potential compliance issues, working with the Managers
• Perform site file reviews for property audit preparation
• Attend state and national compliance trainings, as directed
• Assist in compiling/preparing data to ensure all annual/quarterly agency audits/reports are completed timely
• Work with the site teams to ensure the HUD Voucher is submitted timely
• Participate and assist with the updates to income/rent limits and updates to Utility allowances to ensure compliance is maintained per affordable housing requirements
• Provide excellent customer service
• Communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing and provide customer assistance and answer questions on compliance issues
• Promote a supportive environment
• Work as an effective member of a team and in a collaborative manner with staff, peers, and supervisor
• Other duties, as assigned and/or as necessary

Qualifications:

• Previous compliance experience is required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with LIHTC & HUD programs is required
• Yardi experience
• Onesite experience
• Certification in related field a plus
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents, such as regulatory agreements and compliance regulations, tenant files, etc.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities

We provide a workplace where our associates are empowered to take initiative, and there is a distinct culture of learning and development.

Aperto Property Management, Inc. offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We also offer long term disability, generous paid time off, 401K (company match).

Aperto Property Management, Inc.- CalBRE Broker License Number 02042194- is an equal opportunity employer, and uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Affordable Housing-LIHTC and HUD programs: 2 years (Required)
• Affordable Housing Compliance: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person