Accounts receivable vs bank teller for a finance degree?
Choosing between an accounts receivable role and a bank teller position comes down to whether you want better pay or a stronger path into finance and accounting. Bank teller jobs typically pay better initially, but they require dealing with the public, which can cause burnout for those who want to avoid customer service.
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- People have been saying this in most months since September 2026.
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- 1comparing career progression outcomes between banking and accounts receivableDid this help you?
- 2seeking advice from peers on forums about which starting job better leads to back-office rolesDid this help you?
- 3seeking advice onlineDid this help you?
- 4comparing shift flexibility and salary potentials between industriesDid this help you?
- 5working at a scuba dive shop part time for extra cashDid this help you?
- 6getting a bachelor's degree and working in a facility firstDid this help you?
- 7Getting an accounting degree or becoming an elevator techDid this help you?
- 8Getting a secure college degree while working a trade for side moneyDid this help you?
- 9Searching for internships or coordinator roles on LinkedIn and connecting with recruiters.Did this help you?
- 10Asking friends and family members for suggestionsDid this help you?
- 11Researching online forums and reading about others' job experiencesDid this help you?
- 12building home labs with VMs and containers on personal laptopsDid this help you?
- 13taking basic beginner certs and developing labs alongside themDid this help you?
- 14doing small projects with smaller non-profits to gain experienceDid this help you?
- 15Exploring different tradesDid this help you?
- 16Talking to industry workers or journeymen for adviceDid this help you?
- 17looking into alternative high-paying careers like lawDid this help you?
- 18considering moving to different states or regions for better pay and union supportDid this help you?
- 19Asking professionals on forums about their actual day-to-day experiences.Did this help you?
- 20Looking into specific subjects like taxation and finance to gauge genuine interest.Did this help you?
- 21Using personality frameworks like Myers-Briggs to evaluate career compatibility.Did this help you?
- 22Working in retail or as a serverDid this help you?
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“How should I learn Cloud/Network Engineering and Linux server administration as a beginner?”source ↗
“There is a ton of information out there, but I want to build a learning path based on industry reality.”source ↗
“For someone with no professional experience, what specific hands-on projects would actually make you look at a CV and want to interview them?”source ↗
“I recently completed a degree in Finance and am looking for my fist role (I had no internships). I have an offer for an accounts receivable position and an offer for a bank teller position.”source ↗
“The teller pays better, but I feel like the AR position is a better starting point for a career in finance/accounting. Is this correct?”source ↗
“I haven't really decided one way or another, I am really open to working in either accounting or finance. Which I realize isn't very helpful. But I know that I do not want to work with the public/clients, I've done customer service roles my whole life and I don't want it anymore lol.”source ↗
“I would need to become a CPA, and before I can sit for that exam I would need to get a relevant master's degree. Committing to that would be a big undertaking and even though I think I might enjoy working in that field, the truth is that I probably have no idea what real accounting work is like.”source ↗
“I just don’t know if I’ll be a fit for it considering my personality and the fact I’m not very fast with numerical calculations.”source ↗
“I feel like from what I’ve heard that accounting is especially brutal for people who don’t like a very rigid, repetitive environment?”source ↗
“jobs for lazy people without passions?”source ↗
“graduating in 2 years and i still have no idea what i want to do with my life.”source ↗
“im not talented or particularly smart but that doesn't mean i want to sit in front of a screen typing emails for 60 years.”source ↗
“I am 28 and have no college or a career atm. Between crappy jobs. My question really is should I shoot for a plumbers apprenticeship here in Texas?”source ↗
“My original plan was to go to college and get an accounting degree, but lately I just can’t see myself working a desk job for the rest of my life.”source ↗
“My dream has always been to eventually run my own company, but I’m stuck on which path I should take.”source ↗
“I’m just trying to figure out whether it makes more sense to take the risk and pursue plumbing with the goal of owning a company, or choose a more different career path.”source ↗
“I am currently in college for business administration, and I want to go into HR. What positions should I be looking for at this point that will help me get HR roles once I am out of college?”source ↗
“I am about to be in my junior year”source ↗
“I want to work, earn money, have independence, and contribute, but I don’t want my career to consume my entire identity or prevent me from having a personal life.”source ↗
“Too much adult interaction does burn me out and I feel like I have to mask a lot.”source ↗
“I’m not sure if I should pick x-ray because I can make a living in this economy, but have a good work life balance, and only work three days.”source ↗
“Which should I choose?”source ↗
“Teaching truly is my passion and I love English, I could see myself being very happy doing it, but I also like money (ik they conflict lol), and I don’t want to pick something I regret.”source ↗
Where this came up
People with this problem also raised
- 23Should I get an accounting certificate or degree while working?
- 9Can you switch accounting service lines before starting your job?
- 2How to choose a career when you have no passion
- 5What job title should I apply for with HR experience?
- 7How to become an emergency electrician or locksmith with no experience
- 19Is teaching still a realistic option for me?