Biggest Challenges Faced by an Accounts Payable Specialist at The Grupe Company
Kelsey's biggest challenge as an Accounts Payable professional at The Grupe Company stems from a lack of formal accounting education, forcing a self-taught approach to a field with "a lot of rules and regulations." This highlights the importance of formal training in navigating the complexities of accounting roles.
Overcoming Challenges, Workplace Challenges, Career Development, Industry Realities, Accounting
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Kelsey Gloss
Accounts Payable
The Grupe Company
Purdue University
N/A
Accounting
Architecture, Construction & Design
Finance
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Kelsey's biggest challenge is learning accounting principles without a formal college education.
2. She emphasizes the importance of understanding accounting rules and regulations for success in the field.
3. Her experience highlights the value of a college degree in accounting for navigating the complexities of the profession.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
My biggest challenge is that I didn't originally go to college for accounting. I've kind of had to learn it on my own.
This is really tough in accounting because there are a lot of rules and regulations you have to abide by. If you don't know those, it can be an issue.
So, it's very important to go to college for an accounting role.