Accounting & Claims Specialist

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers, which is why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a history of long-tenured employees. We're proud to be named a U.S. Best Managed Company in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the last three years. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.
Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities/Qualifications
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.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & AP Support

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
Insurance & Legal Claims Coordination

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
Financial Reporting & Analysis

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
Required Knowledge And Skills

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
Premier Benefits To Support YOU

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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!
Summary
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
To learn more about Drees Homes visit our website www.dreeshomes.com