Ecommerce Accountant / Bookkeeper (Shopify, Amazon, QuickBooks, Accrual Accounting)

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Summary

We're looking for an experienced ecommerce accountant to establish and maintain accrual-based books for a growing Shopify brand. We already maintain cash-basis books for tax purposes. This role is focused on preparing and maintaining a separate accrual-based set of financials for management reporting. About the Business * Shopify DTC brand * Approximately $1–2M annual revenue run rate * Inventory-based business with fulfillment in the USA and Asia * QuickBooks Online * Cash-basis bookkeeping already in place Initial Project The first engagement will include: * Review our existing cash-basis books * Convert our existing financials to an accurate accrual basis * Reconcile inventory and cost of goods sold * Clean up the chart of accounts where necessary * Reconcile Shopify payouts, bank accounts, and credit cards * Identify and correct any accounting issues If we're a good fit, we'd like to continue with an ongoing monthly engagement. Ongoing Responsibilities * Maintain monthly accrual-based books * Prepare monthly accrual financial statements * Reconcile inventory and COGS * Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations * Identify and resolve accounting issues as they arise Required Experience Please apply only if you have experience with **inventory-based ecommerce businesses**. Strong preference for candidates with experience in: * Shopify * QuickBooks Online * Inventory accounting * Accrual accounting * Ecommerce COGS * A2X or similar ecommerce accounting integrations * Amazon experience is a plus To Apply Please answer the following: 1. Briefly describe your experience with inventory-based Shopify businesses. 2. Have you maintained accrual-based books for ecommerce businesses? Please briefly describe your experience. 3. Will you personally perform the work, or will it be delegated to someone else? We're looking for someone who can work independently, communicates clearly, and has deep experience with ecommerce accounting. Please keep your proposal concise and specific to your relevant experience. Generic or AI-generated proposals will be declined.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
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  • 3-6 months
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  • Intermediate
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Bookkeeping
Intuit QuickBooks
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About the client
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  • United States
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  • $36K total spent
    161 hires, 27 active
  • 555 hours

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