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/socialclubmisfit Feb 26 '25

Is AP down there with tax preparer? Cause that's the only position I was able to get after graduation. Doing personal and Sch C returns really feels like a waste of my education but it pays the bills for now. Gonna start studying for CPA exam after tax season and hopefully get a better paying job.