Compliance Specialist

Position Type: Full-time

Working Hours: CST

About Pavago

Pavago is a global recruiting partner that finds elite talent for growing companies and matches them with exceptional professionals around the world. We help clients scale quickly while providing candidates with fulfilling, long-term remote careers.

Pavago is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in reviewing financial and application documents for accuracy and compliance. The role involves reviewing tax credit application paperwork, verifying compliance, and liaising with onsite teams to ensure program requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Review: Thoroughly examine tax credit applicant documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with program requirements.
• Income Calculation: Accurately calculate applicant income based on submitted documentation to ensure eligibility criteria are met.
• Communication: Collaborate closely with onsite teams to request missing information, clarify discrepancies, and provide feedback on application status.
• Approval & Documentation Management: Approve or decline applicant files, and organize approved files within the document warehouse system for supervisor and third-party review.
• Compliance Monitoring: Stay up to date with program requirements and ensure all documentation aligns with regulatory standards.

 Required Experience & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in compliance, document review, or financial verification roles.
• Document Handling: Proficiency in reviewing and managing financial documents and application paperwork.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish, to coordinate effectively with diverse teams.
• Technology: Skilled in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word to manage workflows and correspondence.
• Mathematic skills: Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data, perform accurate calculations, and solve complex problems efficiently.
• Time Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

 What Makes You a Perfect Fit

• Attention to Detail: You have an eye for accuracy and thoroughness in reviewing complex documentation.
• Experience with Financial Documents: Prior experience with tax credit applications, financial statements, or regulatory paperwork is a strong advantage.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish speaker.
• Proactive Communication: You can clearly and effectively communicate issues and status updates to internal and onsite teams.
• Strong Mathematical Ability: You excel at working with numbers, identifying patterns, and solving quantitative problems with precision.
• Self-Starter: Able to manage your workload independently while keeping aligned with team goals and deadlines.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

You will start your day by reviewing submitted applicant documents from onsite teams to verify completeness and compliance. You’ll calculate incomes and cross-check forms to confirm accuracy. When discrepancies or missing information arise, you’ll proactively reach out to the onsite teams to resolve these issues swiftly. After approving compliant applications, you will organize the files in the document warehouse software, ensuring supervisors and third-party reviewers can easily access them. Throughout the day, you’ll use Microsoft Teams and Outlook to stay connected with colleagues and keep communication seamless, all while managing your tasks with excellent time management and attention to detail.

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Call: Engage in a brief conversation to understand your experience and suitability for the role.
• Video Interview: Dive deeper into your professional background and assess your skills in a 30-minute call.
• Practical Assessment (Optional): Showcase your review and compliance skills through relevant tasks.
• Final Client Interview: Have a comprehensive discussion with our client to ensure mutual alignment.
• Background Checks: Conduct swift verification of your references and past employment details.

Ready to Apply? 

If you’re passionate about ensuring accuracy and compliance in impactful tax credit programs and enjoy working in a dynamic, communicative team environment, this role is for you. Ready to scale with a fast-growing team? We’d love to hear from you!