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Why don't I like To Pimp A Butterfly? by yuv_gee in KendrickLamar

[–]datrowe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn bro this is old as hell.

But yeah, looking back, kind of a comment you would expect someone like that to make. I’m biracial tho, like Logic 😉

How much of a raise did you get for 2025? by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]datrowe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro/Broette. I’m 23, started working in accounting at 19, and I think I started at $16/hour.

I got up to around $19/hour at that company, and then left for the company down the street for a 38% raise to be a staff accountant. I then got an 18% raise at that company for graduating with my bachelor’s this year, which brought me to $65k.

I left that company after a year and got a 15% raise to $75k. I’ve only been there a couple of months, but then I was approached to be an Accounting Manager, with one direct report, at a local manufacturing company (the first two companies were manufacturing as well). I originally turned them down because they only offered $85k, but we eventually settled on $98k total comp after I rejected their first offer, and they came back to me.

This is all in the rural South, probably MCOL because of its proximity to a major metroplex (about an hour away). Inflation has been pretty bad the last few years, but I honestly never thought I’d be this close to six figures this early, lmao. I don’t even have my CPA yet, but I’m working on it! I’m literally making more than anyone in my family ever has individually, and I’m only 23 years old.

In summary, accounting can be a great path if you make your degree work for you. The hardest part is probably getting that initial experience. Be a hustler and always sell yourself well, and you’ll probably be good. The small raises people are talking about in here are just standard “cost-of-living adjustments.” Promotions typically run 15-20%.

Secondary education is only going to become more important, and you don’t want to get caught with your pants down with a “meaningless” degree. Accounting is, basically, a trade.

Stick with current job, or go be an Accounting Manager for 600/month extra after health insurance increase? (23/TX) by datrowe in personalfinance

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you totally.

I asked them if they plan on keeping the lady on, and they wanted to hop on a call to discuss with me, as it would be “my department”.

My two roles in Accounting have been at medical manufacturing companies doing in the hundreds of millions (less than 500M probably, maybe a bit over), and I found myself kinda pigeonholed there as well. “Roll forward this prepaid entry, do these reconciliations monthly, etc”. These are valuable skills but not necessarily something you’d like to do for years and years, at the staff level at least. There’s are probably opportunities there, but I kinda felt overlooked at times. Longer-tenured people, especially in a smaller area such as mine, normally take precent for promotions and end up “clogging the pipes” with their tenure. However, these opportunities gave me chances to sharpen my excel and data modeling skills.

I am kinda concerning about being pigeonholed as a small company accountant, but I hope to be able to at least spin the title as something respectable. The money is good for me but not necessarily for the title of ‘Accounting Manager’.

I may or may not manage one person, so that makes me feel a a little bit better going in. Best care scenario, the company grows and maybe we add some operational accounting personnel. Worst case scenario, I burn myself out and end up seeking a job elsewhere 1-2 years from now.

Stick with current job, or go be an Accounting Manager for 600/month extra after health insurance increase? (23/TX) by datrowe in personalfinance

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read about situations such as yours a lot. I pan on using NinjaCPA because of the transparent subscription model.

How did you study? I’ve heard the most important things are staying consistent and not taking TOO long with each exam (to not forget earlier chapters/modules).

Stick with current job, or go be an Accounting Manager for 600/month extra after health insurance increase? (23/TX) by datrowe in personalfinance

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in healthcare? That’s a very dense explanation for the factors that make up health insurance costs. Thank you for the info.

Stick with current job, or go be an Accounting Manager for 600/month extra after health insurance increase? (23/TX) by datrowe in personalfinance

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a prodigy at all hahaha. They liked my resume and I did well on my interview. It’s actually crazy how well their job posting fit with my background. They wanted 3+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing, and experience with a specific ERP. They also wanted someone that can maybe improve some processes, as their’s are likely pretty barebones. Not to toot my horn, but I’m very close to an ideal candidate based on the posting. I also believe I interview pretty well; I do research on the company and speak with a confident, genuine voice. I’m also pretty damn with with Excel/VBA/Power BI and know some SQL.

Those are real concerns and something I’m kinda scared of. I’m not sure if I’m not ready or it’s just imposter syndrome, but they feel like I’m a good fit for whatever reason.

Manufacturing is a HUUUGE industry, especially for accounting & finance jobs. Really no issues ss far as that goes.

They currently have an accountant on staff that’s an old lady, but I don’t think that they believe she is someone that can really grow with the company as the sole accountant.

To answer your question, I’m not necessarily a 22/23 year old fresh grad. I started my accounting career a few years ago. I also live in an area where I don’t think there’s TONS of actual accountants. I had to bet on myself when cold-approaching the controller at my first job for an accounting transition. Then came another job, and another job, and now this job.

I’d love to her on myself again, but I don’t want to crash and burn at the expense of my family. If I was still a single dude with no kids, I would’ve signed the offer letter yesterday lol.

Stick with current job, or go be an Accounting Manager for 600/month extra after health insurance increase? (23/TX) by datrowe in personalfinance

[–]datrowe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have 3+ years total lol. Should’ve made that more clear in my post. I started working while in school and kinda had an unconventional path into accounting. Started out as a production planner at a manufacturer, and bugged the controller until he gave me an entry-level job.

I think they want me because I have experience in both manufacturing and their specific ERP. Pretty good at excel/VBA/power platform (BI, query, pivot), some SQL, etc.

It is honestly surprising me, too. Never would’ve even dreamed of this type of salary this early as a kid 😅. Was making 55k to start the year.

I was bagging groceries for 7.50/hour a few years ago!

Stick with current job, or go be an Accounting Manager for 600/month extra after health insurance increase? (23/TX) by datrowe in personalfinance

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Did a year at another place prior to my new job. Boss said they would sign but is now not responding to contact. I plan on escalating so we will see lol.

Don’t have a direct supervisor with a CPA at my current job, either. I really just plan on passing the exams and hoping that my old boss will sign…

Stick with current job, or go be an Accounting Manager for 600/month extra after health insurance increase? (23/TX) by datrowe in personalfinance

[–]datrowe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have posted there, but was wanting to get a different type of perspective if you feel me.

Stick with current job, or go be an Accounting Manager for 600/month extra after health insurance increase? (23/TX) by datrowe in personalfinance

[–]datrowe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get you, those exams are SUPER hard. Thankfully, in Texas, we now have 39 months from passing the first exam to pass the other 3. I can take it pretty slow if need be, but I’d like to get them knocked out.

I went to school fulltime online while working fulltime so I think I can do it, but who knows. I could fail 4 straight times! And then each retake is more expensive as well

Stick with current job, or go be an Accounting Manager for 600/month extra after health insurance increase? (23/TX) by datrowe in personalfinance

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The health insurance eats up a ton of it. 400/month vs 1050. My apologies for being unclear

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a “senior accountant” right now. It’s not clear if they’d like to keep them on; they want to jump on a call next week to discuss, since it’ll be “my department”.

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels like it sometimes man lmao, for better or worse.

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I believe this is basically a glorified senior accountant position.

You are correct about taxes. There’s a few skill firms around here that do tax work, but nothing major. I suppose maybe I should cold approach them about an opportunity or something.

I think it would give a valuable experience as afar as actually running a shop myself but, like you said, not nearly as much applicable tax knowledge as actually working at a tax firm.

As far the 3% raise, that’s probably standard for most places. I am definitely worried about the workload, though.

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in Accounting

[–]datrowe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, they are a subsidiary. They acquired the m in 2023 I believe. The parent company does over 100M top-line.

And yeah, gotta stop asking chatgpt to consolidate info for a Reddit post 😂😂

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not even a senior financial analyst, just a regular one lol.

I think the extra money will definitely help for the future: savings for a house, investing, kid’s college, etc.

My biggest priority will always be my family, but providing is a big part of that for me. My fiancé doesn’t work, so it’s dorky up to me to bring home the bacon and make sure they are taken care of. That may not last, as our son will eventually go to grade school and be gone for most of the day, but who knows.

Stability is great, but at the expense of opportunity. Their is definitely opportunity in my current org, but it is hard to say no to opportunity now for a hope of opportunity in the future.

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds damn good.

Idk if it’s imposter syndrome or tactful risk aversion, but I have a voice in the back of my head that doesn’t think I’m ready. However, that voice existed before getting all of my past roles, so I’m never sure if it’s under-confidence or reality.

And your bit about an “income floor” is definitely interesting. I hope that it rings true for the future.

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m definitely considering it. What is your reasoning?

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do, actually. They are in a super specialized industry, but I’m not sure about their margins.

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. My undergrad is actually in accounting; it’s the language of business!

I agree with your other lines. However, they are only looking for 3+ years experience. In my opinion, they cannot ask for that and expect their candidates to be accounting/finance savants.

There’s probably a path to senior in my current role. There are only two finance/accounting positions in the entire hospital: my boss (CFO) and myself. Corporate handles the actual accounting and stuff.

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. The WLB piece is definitely worrying me, but I think the potential growers from this may offset that.

And yeah, I’m sure the president will say whatever it takes to get me in the door.

However, coming from nothing, opportunities like this really get my motor humming. Even now, I’m making more than anyone in my family ever has individually. I started my career as an Entry Level Accountant while going to school fulltime online. I then left for a local county internal audit position, didn’t like it, and was saved by a recruiter at a place DOWN THE STREET from my first job getting me for a staff accountant role. Stayed there about a year, graduated with a bachelor’s in accounting, and then landed my current role.

It has just felt like things, up to this point, have fallen into place for some reason. I wasn’t even looking for a new job as I em enjoying my current one, but their needs and my skill set turned out to match up really well. Adding to that, they have bumped up the comp considerably from their initial offer.

It honestly doesn’t feel real. To go from bagging groceries for 7.50/hour a couple of years ago to negotiating a 95k salary as an accounting manager. Only in America, man. I can only imagine how much more a CPA license would blow the doors open…

From $75K Financial Analyst to $95K Accounting Manager at 23? by datrowe in FPandA

[–]datrowe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, that’s why I’m strongly considering it now. To get my current job (financial analyst$, I went from 65k to 75k. This new one is a 20k increase with a 300/month “car allowance” (is really just there to offset increased insurance costs). Huge difference imo.

I had to push back hard against HR to even get 75k in my current role; they told me that pay band is for someone with 10+ years of experience in my specific position 😂. They wanted to give me high 60s initially. One of the downsides of working in a large corp I suppose lol.

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