Patricia Rocha Fortes

Senior Accounting assistant “Mastering the art of numbers by day and nurturing the future by night—balancing motherhood and accounting with grace and precision.”

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About

Experienced Information Technology Services with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Multilingual, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word. Strong administrative professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Finance Accounting and Management from Northeastern University.

Experience

  • edc.org (Remote)
    • Senior Accountant I – Accounts Receivable
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

      • Support month-end and year-end closing activities for assigned areas • Prepare and process customer invoices in accordance with established procedures • Manage accounts receivable processing for designated funders • Contribute to the development and maintenance of documented procedures and policies • Record and apply daily cash receipts based on bank activity • Prepare and post reclassification journal entries as required • Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation • Communicate with funders and project managers regarding billing, payments, and account status • Currently training in project reconciliations, contract review, and full project close-out processes

    • Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable
      Sep 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Process 300+ monthly invoices through Accounts Payable system, maintaining 98%+ accuracy. • Prepare and track reimbursements in alignment with GAAP standards. • Support month-end close and assist in reconciliation of financial accounts.

    • Senior Accounting Assistant
      Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

  • Full-time parenting at Career Break
    Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 · 9 mos

  • Business Consultant at Just Rethink it! Consulting LLC
    Aug 2022 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Accounts Payable Analyst at Grand Circle Corporation
    Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 · 4 mos

    • Oversaw international vendor payments and monthly subscription invoices. • Delivered weekly AP aging reports to leadership, improving cash flow planning. • Managed vendor setup and international payment processing, maintaining accurate vendor records and reconciliations.

  • Finance and operations associate at Empower Schools
    Aug 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Managed vendor and client communications, enhancing relationship management and ensuring seamless transactions. • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations using QuickBooks and processed accounts payable and receivable through Bill.com, maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency. • Prepared documentation for audits, tax filings, and grant reports, ensuring compliance with financial policies and standards.