Tax Credit Compliance Specialist

Job description

Tax Credit Compliance Specialist position available in Seattle, WA - Excellent Career Opportunity.

Join our team and grow your career with us We are a local, Seattle-based property management company of larger apartment communities throughout the Puget Sound area. We are a progressive, growth-oriented organization with a genuinely enjoyable work environment. We develop outstanding people and promote growth within our organization through our investments in training, technology, and career development.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Tax Credit Compliance Specialist in Seattle, WA. The best candidate is a motivated self-starter, with a positive can-do attitude who will assist the Director of Compliance and on-site team members in keeping their certifications up to date and compliant with current regulations. If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you

We offer:

*$30-$32 per hour

*Full-time employees earn 152 hours or 19 days of PTO per year with the ability to carry over up to 120 hours a year. Increased PTO after 5 and 9 consecutive years with Allied Residential.

*9 Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

*Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Coverage is offered through Kaiser Permanente, Guardian, and Mutual of Omaha.

*Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through Lively.

*Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

*401(k) Plan after one month of employment. Allied Residential matches 25% of every dollar that you contribute up to 4% of your gross eligible compensation.

*On hands training and opportunities for growth, advancements, and opportunities for you to excel within Allied Residential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned

*Show prospective apartments, explain occupancy terms and amenities

*Inform prospective residents of availability of nearby schools, shopping malls, recreational facilities, and public transportation.

*Prepare and distribute monthly annual recertification notices

*Prepare and complete move-in, interim, annual, and initial certifications

*Prepare monthly Compliance Reports

*Attend and participate in regular meetings and trainings, as assigned

Proficiency:

To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following proficiencies:

*Leadership - Exhibit confidence and professionalism in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively manage and mentor site team members

*Professionalism - React well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration, regardless of their status or position

*Managing People - Take responsibility for activities of team members; be available to site team members

*Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions

*Attendance/Punctuality - Is on time and prepared for project or reporting deadlines and meetings

*Quality Management - Regularly looking for ways to improve and promote quality

*Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics

*Judgement - Exhibit sound and accurate judgement; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate others in decision making process

*Organizational Support - Follow Allied policies and procedures

*Business Acumen - Understand business implications of decisions; understand all property financial and operational reports; demonstrate knowledge of each property's market and competition

*Cost Consciousness - Work within approved budget; develop and implement cost saving and revenue generating measures

*Strategic Thinking - Regularly analyze market and competition

*Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; effectively manage competing demands

*Planning and Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently

*Customer Service - Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs

*Diversity - Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences

*Oral Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrate group presentation skills

*Written Communication - Write clearly and informatively; check spelling and grammar, as need; able to read and interpret written information

*Quantity - Meet productivity standards

*Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; identify current hazards and potential liability issues; take immediate actions and develop plans for corrective actions as appropriate

Qualifications:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience - Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have knowledge and understanding of LIHTC.

Math Ability - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills - Must have solid understanding and high level of proficiency with Microsoft's Office Suite/Office 365, primarily Outlook, Excel, and Word. Must be proficient with remote work platforms, including but not limited to smart phones and online security best practices. Working knowledge of industry-specific platforms, such as Yard or RealPage is highly preferred

Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Attention to Detail - Must have high attention to detail / detail-oriented

Work environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

*Noise Level - Usually moderate

Physical demands -The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

*The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

*Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

*Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear.

*Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

*Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

This job description may be subject to change without written notice or consent

Allied Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and all candidates who meet and/or exceed the minimum qualifications for this position are encouraged to apply. All candidates must successfully pass a credit and criminal background check prior to hire.

Diversity

Allied Residential is an Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allied is dedicated to upholding and supporting fair housing in all of its management efforts and require that every employee understand and practice fair housing guidelines at all times.

About Allied Residential

Allied opened its doors in 1987 as a sole proprietorship. In 1992, Allied successfully achieved an AMO designation from the Institute of Rell Estate Management (IREM), an achievement that less than 700 management companies around the globe have been awarded.

Allied's corporate office is located in Renton, WA: where the account, compliance, administrative, training, and portfolio management personal operate from.

Join our team and grow your career with us We are a local, Seattle-based property management company of larger apartment communities throughout the Puget Sound area. We are a progressive, growth-oriented organization with a genuinely enjoyable work environment. We develop outstanding people and promote growth within our organization through our investments in training, technology, and career development.

Mission Statement: Creating Communities | Exceeding Expectations

If you meet these requirements and are interested in discussing our company and opportunities for you in more detail, please submit your resume We would love to talk to you

We understand that you may already be employed by another company and please be assured that your information will be kept confidential until you approve for us to contact your references or others about your application. Please note that only candidates currently residing in the Puget Sound area will be considered at this time.