Accounting Specialist in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky at Drees Homes

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 four 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.

In this position, you will perform accounting tasks such as accounts payable, maintaining general ledger, reconciliations, loan sales and funding, customer payments and inquiries.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparation of accounts payable and executing weekly payment runs.
• Maintain all vendor records in the accounting system for integrity and verification purposes
• Prepare journal entries, collection of mortgage payments, account reconciliations and assisting with monthly closing processes
• Support cash function including electronic transfers, electronic receipt of wires, daily deposits an other daily cash activity
• Reconcile and record purchase advices from investors
• Assist with annual audits
• Assist accounting department with special projects and ad hoc reports

Requirements include:

• 2-4 year degree in Accounting or Finance, in lieu of degree related work experience will be considered
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working in accounting software
• Proficiency in accounts payable, reconciliation, vendor management, and journal entries.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Utilize problem solving abilities and time management skills
• Works well in a team environment

First Equity Mortgage offers competitive pay and a full benefits package including profit sharing & 401(k) plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about First Equity Mortgage and Drees Homes, please visit our websites - www.firstequityonline.com or www.dreeshomes.com