Compliance and Leasing Coordinator

Description : Join our Horizon Management Services, Inc. team! A woman-owned business committed to excellence. As a top workplace since 2019, we prioritize fostering a balanced work environment and collaborative culture.

Horizon Management Services, a leading provider of Section 42 affordable housing, is seeking a skilled Compliance Specialist to join our dedicated team.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that our properties adhere to all regulatory requirements and maintain the highest standards of compliance.

Responsibilities :

Income Calculation & Eligibility :

• Accurately calculate annual income for initial and continued eligibility according to program regulations.
• Review applications and recertifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct credit and background checks for new applications.
• Enter income and asset information into compliance software.
• Process unit transfer requests.
• Correct Excel spreadsheets for month-end recertification packets and manage file room tasks.

Lease Preparation :

• Prepare initial leases, move-in packets, and renewal documents for Market Rate, LIHTC, and Section 8 units within established time frames.
• Ensure all lease documents are completed and uploaded to compliance software.
• Follow up on unreturned leases using monthly compliance spreadsheets.

General Compliance Duties :

• Send various correspondence to applicants and residents (e.g., approval letters, rental increase letters, signed lease documents).
• File correspondence and forms in resident files.
• Assemble and maintain new and vacated resident files, reports, and auditing files.
• Support third-party compliance contracts.

Vacate Notices :

• Complete Notice to Vacates.
• Process waitlist / application refunds within 24 hours.

Secondary Functions :

• Perform general administrative duties : faxing, filing, copying, and assisting the Compliance Manager.
• Assist in providing compliance training to new resident and property managers.
• Contribute to developing and updating training modules with the Compliance Manager.
• Handle apartment availability inquiries.
• Serve as backup to the front desk receptionist.

Requirements :

Education : High School diploma or equivalent.

• Experience : Customer service, office, administrative, or banking experience preferred.
• Certifications : Certified Tax Credit Specialist (to be obtained within one year).
• Skills :
• Clear communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with the public and senior citizens.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Knowledge of Section 42 and Section 8 compliance requirements.

Working Conditions :

• Regular use of hands, talking, and hearing.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and reaching.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift / move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required.

Ready to join our team? Apply now!

Compensation details : 20-24 Hourly Wage

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