Compliance Assistant

COMPANY OVERVIEW Archway Communities is a nonprofit housing organization based in Colorado. We are a trusted industry leader dedicated to building and managing communities where people can afford to live and pursue their goals. Archway addresses the systemic inequity at the root of the housing crisis by developing affordable housing, supporting residents with services and working with our donors and partners to influence change in our communities. Learn more at www.archwaycommunities.org . POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for completing compliance tasks including resident income certifications and recertification. Completes all tasks in accordance with HUD, CHFA, and investor requirements. Certifications and recertifications are review recertifications are reviewed for accuracy with the Director of Compliance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ● Complete annual and interim certification accurately and promptly per HUD, CHFA, and investor requirements and company policies and procedures. ● Conduct a thorough review of tenant files, income certifications, and lease documentation to identify and rectify areas of non-compliance. ● Conduct income and asset verifications, calculate tenant income accurately, and ensure compliance with LIHTC and other affordable housing programs. ● Organize and update tenant files, ensuring all necessary documentation (e.g., lease agreements, income certifications) is up-to-date and accessible for audits. ● Prepare documentation for annual management reviews and financial audits. ● Work closely with property management and auditors during annual reviews, preparing necessary documents and addressing any compliance issues. ● Assists with all regulatory audits ● Meets with residents to collect information and assist with certifications ● Possess and maintain current knowledge of LIHTC and section 8 regulations and fair housing policies. ● Other duties as assigned from Property Manager WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS ● Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. ● Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. ● Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. ● Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time. QUALIFICATIONS ● Knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, and/or other affordable housing programs ● Two or more years of managerial or administrative experience. ● Professional training may substitute for experience. ● Previous property management experience is a plus. ● Ability to interact with residents and staff to ensure clarity around compliance requirements. ● Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision ● Bilingual Spanish is a plus COMPENSATION The pay range for this role begins at $22.00 per hour and goes to $26.00 per hour depending on experience and skill sets. Archway is proud to offer: Health and dental insurance with the company covering up to 80% of cost depending on plan selected Fully paid vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance and Basic Life/AD&D 401k retirement plan with a 3% non-elective Archway contribution of the employee’s eligible annual pay 13 paid holidays per year including 3 floating holidays Paid sick and vacation leave, parental leave