John McGinty

About John McGinty

Industrious, knowledgeable and innovative Accounts Payable Coordinator with 9+ years of experience in the education field in a school that produces Optometrists as well as 5+ years of experience in the Boston branch office of a 501c3 non-profit organization that finances, develops, and manages mixed income housing and “comprehensive neighborhood revitalization” in the Northeast. Adept at office management tasks and meticulous record keeping skills. Has a history of cost-cutting innovations in an administration role.

Experience

1. Accounts Payable Specialist

   Museum of Science

   Nov 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   As the Accounts Payable Specialist, I work to ensure that accurate and timely payments from vendors and staff help maintain a positive working relationship with them. I also perform journal entries for various clearing accounts and follow up on the uncleared items to ensure proper accounting of the expenses. I act as the liaison to all the other departments and vendors to help resolve issues. Also, I am the back-up support for both the Cash Accountant and Purchaser when they are out of the office. I am the primary person that reviews all 1099’s information and abandoned property claims to ensure regulatory compliance.• Responsible for entering 150-200 invoices per week and following up on any discrepancies.• Assist with Museums credit card program, reviewing the transactions and making sure they’re entered correctly.• Perform vendor maintenance, including new vendor set up, updating the current vendor information and making sure that the 1099 information is correct and current.• Prepare monthly journal entries for all clearing accounts.• Interacts with other members of the staff and outside vendors to resolve any issues.• Supports the Finance Division with research and Accounts Payable inquiries.• Assists the Assistant Controller of Budgets and Operations in meeting with new managers to review and ensure compliance with the A/P Reimbursement policies, procedures and expectations.• Back-up support for both the Cash Accountant and Purchaser when they are out of the office.• Responsible for coordinating the 1099 and Abandoned Property process to ensure that the Museum is in compliance with all State and Federal Laws.• Perform other work related to duties as requested by the Manager

Education

• Salve Regina University

  B.A, American History

  1997 — 2001

• Northeastern University

  Certificate, Accounting

  2007 — 2009

• Northeastern University

  Certificate, Non-Profit Management

  2010 — 2011

• Northeastern University

  Certificate, Business Administration

  2006 — 2009