Accounting & Claims Specialist

Drees Homes • Fort Mitchell, KY

10d

About The Position

Drees Homes is looking for an analytical, detail-oriented Accounting & Claims Specialist seeking a role with a long-term career path. This role focuses on learning important business processes from supporting payment execution and maintaining accurate financial records to tracking insurance and legal claims, all while developing strong organization and professional skills.In this position, you'll work with experienced team members and external partners, gaining hands-on experience to our business operations and building confidence through structures repeatable processes. The role is ideal for someone eager to learn and interested in improving processes over time. With strong performance, this position offers meaningful visibility skill development, and a solid foundation for career growth withing accounting, treasury, or broader corporate roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 0-4 years of accounting or financial operations experience; internship experience
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with JDE or similar ERP preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to interact cross functionally
• Strong analytical mindset with focus on process improvement
• Desire to grow into leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly invoice verification and AP payment processing
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation (JDE, OnBase)
• Manage vendor setup and compliance, including W9s, insurance, and contacts
• Serve as administrator for insurance and legal claims
• Coordinate with internal teams, carriers, Third Party Administrators, and our insurance broker
• Track claims across all coverage lines and support policy renewals
• Manage reporting, reconciliations, deductible/retention tracking, and COIs
• Monitor company-wide legal matters and provide quarterly claim updates to leadership
• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and claim expense tracking
• Prepare annual Personal Property Tax filings
• Assist in improving AP, vendor compliance, and claims processes
• Contribute to financial reporting, cash management, and tax compliance activities
• Gain exposure to corporate finance operations and support various reporting, cash management, and tax activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long and short disability and Parental leave
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level