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Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, 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 to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

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: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training and Experience.) 

• Minimum of five (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 
• Must reside in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI

Pay: $31.25/hr + 5% bonus potential

About Us: Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.