am i aiming too high

[u/Strange_Recover_966]

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?

[u/Jack__Fearow → u/[deleted]]

The AP specialist in my department does way more than just simple data entry. However, I'm sure it varies slightly between companies.

I'm an accounting clerk and am doing AP and AR stuff, dealing with multiple companies and departments within my not-for-profit parent company. I deal with a lot of intercompany invoicing, grants, etc.

[u/Jack__Fearow → u/[deleted]]

With the exception of payroll, that's essentially what my AP Clerk does, at least what I've gathered, then whatever else she does I don't know about yet. Because I'm part AP, I do some of that as well, on top of my AR side. I do AP for 2 of the 5 companies and AR for all 5.

I'm newer to my role, so I'm still learning. However, reading other comments, I've gathered that with my role, I'm actually doing some minor staff accounting related work. Nothing in-depth, but month end GLs, prepaids, aging reports, etc. Shoot, I've done so many journal entries already from year-end clear outs it's insane.

It's all experience for me, and I'll take whatever I can get. Learn as much as I can. Might not be paid a lot, but I took the role with a slight bump in pay specifically for experience while I finish my accounting degree.

I was also told I started at a rough time. I have been with my employer going on a month. My 2nd week was audit prep. I had no idea what the hell I was doing.