Accounting and Contract Specialist - Remote

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis - and we're looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix, Dominium is one of the nation's most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents daily to create a strong sense of community and connectivity.

Join us in making a difference in people's lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounting and Contract Specialist is responsible for managing the voucher process and resident ledgers for a dedicated portfolio of approximately 3,000 units. This role ensures the accurate recording of all rental income and delinquency. The specialist collaborates with housing authorities, monitors housing contracts, and maintains ledgers to support the financial accuracy of the portfolio. Additionally, this role partners with the Inspection Specialist to oversee housing abatements, escalates potential risks, and contributes to continuous process improvements to ensure operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serves as a point of contact for housing authorities, building and maintaining positive relationships to facilitate effective and timely communication and collaboration.
2. Manages data entry of all housing contracts including initial contacts at start of occupancy to establish contract rent, tenant paid portion and subsidy portion, as well as interim and annual contract rent changes.
3. Monitors resident and subsidy ledgers for accuracy, ensure lease charges are accurate and ledgers are maintained. Complete cleanup projects as needed to ensure accuracy in residential and subsidy ledgers and corresponding reporting.
4. Partners with Inspection Specialist to monitor housing abatements, complete necessary adjustments to ledgers to maintain accuracy.
5. Identifies potential risk and issues related to housing contracts and abatements. Escalate any potential risk to the Housing Manager.
6. Continuously assess and enhance contract management and accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
7. Provides regular reporting to the Housing Manager to show progress made on ledger cleanup.
8. Understands and have the ability to execute Inspections process in order to provide backup and support to Inspection and Contract Specialist as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in property management accounting. Tax credit experience preferred.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager and Microsoft Office Suite required. Workfront or similar project management software experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of housing contracts, vouchers, and regulatory compliance related to affordable housing programs.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ethical and transparent approach to handling financial and contractual matters.
• Self-Motivation, strong organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Some travel to Dominium Regional Offices may be required. Primary offices located in Plymouth, Minnesota or Dallas, Texas.

PAY: $70,000 - $75,000/year + 5% bonus eligibility.

About Us: Dominium is one of the leading affordable housing development and property management companies nationwide. We operate in approximately 20 states and employ over 1,200 employees. For 50 years, we have offered excellence to the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium's values - creating long-term value, developing people, integrity, and growth - are built upon our company's mission and vision. We offer a competitive salary, incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth opportunities and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Life & Disability, Paid Time Off, 401(K), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Recognition & Wellness Programs.

Dominium is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Dominium is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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