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MARINA BARE

Somerville,MA

Summary

Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

BioNTech SE
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with month-end activities, reconciliations, and cash reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOX controls.
  • Prepared and analyzed financial statements, including balance sheet and P&L, for main subsidiary.
  • Managed intercompany accounting for multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and accounting practices.
  • Manage employee expense reporting system, ensuring proper audit and allocation.
  • Manage credit card reconciliation, ensuring proper allocation of expenses.
  • Implemented accounting system interface, providing feedback to consultants for improvements.
  • Manage training for multiple employees and building SOPs and training guides to ensure uniformity of training in the long-term.

Accounts Payable Specialist

BioNTech SE
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed invoice processing and approvals, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
  • Developed and implemented new vendor relations strategies, resulting in improved communication and cost savings.
  • Assisted with system implementation features, testing, and providing valuable feedback to consultants for process improvement.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Biocair
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Managed invoice recording, allocation, and payment processing for Biocair, ensuring accurate expense allocation and collaborating with global logistic teams.
  • Provided testing and feedback to consultants for system implementation, optimizing processes and enhancing efficiency.
  • Led training sessions for multiple team members, managed business expenses reimbursements, and handled ad-hoc projects to support company growth.

Accounting Assistant

Optima Shipping
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Managed A/P operations, PO matching, and approving processes at Optima Shipping.
  • Utilized company software for billing, creating invoices, and resolving discrepancies for accurate customer billing.
  • Handled A/R operations including check deposits, ACH payments, and weekly A/R reports.
  • Processed payroll using Paychex and assisted with HR tasks.

Tax Preparer

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
01.2018 - 05.2018

Compiled tax returns, structured paperwork, and analyzed tax returns for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Greater Boston Area.

Sales operator/Receptionist

IDS # Intercom Data Service Group
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Managed daily sales operations and customer interactions at Intercom Data Service Group.
  • Trained new team members on sales procedures and company policies.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration, Accounting Option

Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA
05-2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel and VBA development
  • Oracle Fusion
  • Sage accounting software
  • QuickBooks Online and Desktop
  • ESSBASE proficiency
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Training and SOP development
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic planning
  • System implementation

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Italian
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Accomplishments

Sonia Ting Award Employee nomination, BioNTech, 2024

Affiliations

Volunteer, Boston 10K for Women (2024- Present)

Timeline

Staff Accountant

BioNTech SE
07.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

BioNTech SE
04.2022 - 07.2023

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Biocair
09.2020 - 04.2022

Accounting Assistant

Optima Shipping
10.2019 - 10.2020

Tax Preparer

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
01.2018 - 05.2018

Sales operator/Receptionist

IDS # Intercom Data Service Group
08.2014 - 08.2015

Associate of Science - Business Administration, Accounting Option

Bunker Hill Community College