Part-Time Junior Controller — DTC eCommerce ($3–5M Revenue, Long-Term)

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Summary

**Part-Time Junior Controller — DTC eCommerce ($3–5M Revenue, Long-Term)** **Absolutely NO agencies, will not consider. Individuals ONLY** We’re a founder-led direct-to-consumer eCommerce business generating $3–5M annually, operating across multiple profit centers and digital sales channels. Our business runs a hybrid inventory model, combining drop-shipping from third-party vendor warehouses and physically owned inventory in our own warehouse. We’re hiring a part-time Junior Controller to bring order, accuracy, and financial clarity as we scale. This is a hands-on role. You will be in QuickBooks doing the work, not just reviewing it. **Tech Stack & Sales Channels** - Multiple Shopify Plus stores - Amazon Seller Central - eBay (secondary channel) - QuickBooks Online (system of record) **Hybrid inventory:** - Third-party drop-ship vendor owned inventory - Company-owned warehouse inventory **Role Objective** Ensure financials are clean, reliable, and decision-ready every month. That means: - Numbers reconcile and tie out - Inventory and COGS are accurate - Monthly reporting is on time - Issues are flagged early **Scope of Responsibilities (Hands-On)** You will handle data entry, reconciliation, and oversight. **Core Responsibilities** **Full-cycle bookkeeping:** - AP / AR - Journal entries - Monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow - Delivered within 20 days after prior month close - Monthly close in QuickBooks Online - Bank and credit card reconciliations - Shopify transaction reconciliation - Amazon disbursement reconciliation - Inventory reconciliation across vendor and owned warehouses - Accrual accounting and COGS accuracy - Assist with annual tax prep and 1099s - Coordinate with CPA on tax and compliance **Reporting Deliverables** - Monthly P&L - Monthly Balance Sheet - Monthly Cash Flow Statement - 13-week cash flow forecast **Written summaries covering:** - Variances - Margin issues - Cash flow risks - Data inconsistencies **Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)** - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance OR minimum 4 years of professional accounting experience - Proven experience supporting eCommerce brands - Strong understanding of DTC and multi-channel operations - Advanced QuickBooks Online **Solid understanding of:** - Inventory accounting - Accrual accounting - COGS and margin analysis - Multiple digital sales channels - Comfortable reconciling Shopify, Amazon, and bank data - Able to clean up books, standardize chart of accounts, and flag inconsistencies **Bonus Experience** - Shopify connector apps (A2X, Webgility, similar) - Amazon settlement logic - Sales tax workflows - Payroll systems - Founder-led business experience **Mindset & Working Style** This role prioritizes ownership and clarity. **You are:** - Detail-obsessed - Proactive and autonomous - A strong written communicator - Comfortable explaining financials to a founder - Focused on cash flow, margins, and operational insight - Comfortable working async with a flexible schedule You think like an owner and surface issues before they become expensive.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $35.00

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    $100.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Intuit QuickBooks
Accounts Receivable
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    3
  • Invites sent:
    8
  • Unanswered invites:
    3
About the client
Member since May 5, 2011
  • United States
    Agoura Hills3:58 AM
  • $351K total spent
    116 hires, 8 active
  • 8,857 hours
  • Health & Fitness
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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