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Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Puerto Rico — Office-based with coordination across project sites and operational teams

Reports to: Accounting Supervisor

About Ceres Caribe  

Ceres Caribe was founded in Puerto Rico in 1998 after Hurricane Georges. It has since grown to be one of the largest employers by providing careers on the island. Ceres Caribe is recognized for its rapid disaster recovery including debris removal, demolition, and blue roofs. We perform resiliency services, including vegetation management and utility line clearing for the Puerto Rican power grid. Ceres Caribe is also nationally recognized for creating natural parks and an aviary center on the island. The company is expanding its efforts to assist in securing the power grid for the Island. 

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People 

At Ceres Caribe, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.  

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them. 

What We Are Looking For 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly accountable Project Accountant to support the financial management of Ceres Caribe’s disaster recovery, civil construction, vegetation management, utility line clearance, and grid infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico.

This role will support project accounting, job costing, billing, subcontractor documentation, cost tracking, financial reporting, and audit readiness for active projects. The Project Accountant will work closely with Finance, Project Managers, Operations, Payroll, Procurement, subcontractors, and client-facing teams to ensure accurate project financial data, timely billing support, and strong cost control.

The ideal candidate has experience in construction accounting, project accounting, job costing, or government-funded project environments. This role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working with ERP systems such as Viewpoint Vista or similar construction accounting platforms, and the ability to support fast-moving field operations with accurate financial information.

What You Will Do 

• Support project accounting, job costing, billing, and financial reporting for assigned projects.
• Track labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor, vendor, and other project costs.
• Maintain accurate project records in Viewpoint Vista or similar ERP systems.
• Assist with project P&L reports, cost summaries, variance reviews, and margin tracking.
• Support Work-in-Progress reporting, forecasting, revenue tracking, and month-end close activities.
• Review subcontractor invoices, supplier invoices, purchase orders, lien releases, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with progress billing, changing orders, schedule of values, and client billing packages.
• Support documentation requirements for municipal, utility, or government-funded projects, as applicable.
• Reconcile project costs, vendor statements, subcontractor billings, and project-related accounts.
• Maintain organized financial records and audit files.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Operations teams to resolve cost coding, billing, or documentation issues.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, job costing, or related accounting functions.
• Experience with project cost tracking, billing support, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Working knowledge of job costing, cost codes, purchase orders, invoices, and subcontractor billings.
• Experience using Vista, or a similar ERP/accounting system.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-up.
• Ability to work with Finance, Operations, Project Managers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in disaster recovery, civil construction, utility, vegetation management, infrastructure, or government-funded projects.
• Hands-on experience with Viewpoint Vista.
• Experience supporting municipal, or federally funded billing/documentation.
• Experience with WIP reporting, project forecasting, revenue tracking, or project closeout.
• Understanding of project P&L, margin tracking, billing cycles, and cash flow impact.

What to Expect

This is a fast-paced project accounting role that requires accuracy, follow-up, and strong coordination with finance and field operations. You will support active projects where cost tracking, billing, documentation, and reporting must be completed correctly and on time.

Daily work may include reviewing project costs, reconciling invoices, supporting billing packages, updating ERP records, following up on missing documentation, and preparing project accounting reports.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Primarily office-based role with occasional travel to project sites or operational offices.
• Ability to work on a computer and review financial documents for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment with changing project priorities.
• PPE may be required during project site visits.
• Must follow all company safety standards and site-specific protocols.

Why Join Ceres Caribe? 

At Ceres Caribe, you won’t just have a job; you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters. 

 We offer: 

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture. 

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 

• The chance to make a lasting difference for communities. 

Ceres Caribe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law 

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