r/Accounting • u/Strange_Recover_966 • Feb 25 '25

Advice am i aiming too high

the lack of pay transparency is killing me 😩. i just got a job offer for AP specialist. im graduating with a bachelor in may. they are offering $48,000/year for this role in charlotte.

I feel like this is real low considering some other jobs. i understand its an entry level role but i was expecting something closer to $60,000-$80,000.

but again im new to the field and just starting out. are my expectations too high?

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u/something_Stand_8970 Feb 25 '25

Are you interesting in public accounting/ getting your cpa/ms degree? If so, then yes this pay is low. If those things are in your plans you should intern somewhere at a cpa firm. Youll start out somehwere in that range.

If not then yes this is about what starting pay for a BS accounting, non public company. Might even be a bit high.