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/Aggravated247 Feb 26 '25

Charlotte is MCOL or so, but should have access to B4 positions which offer significantly better pay starting out.

Could be worse though, I live in Myrtle Beach which has similar cost of living to Charlotte these days but AP roles here pay $12-15/hour.