Job Title QuickBooks Expert for Shopify & Light Manufacturing | Inventory Specialist (Pre-Launch) Job Overview We are a growing hardware startup seeking a meticulous, senior-level Bookkeeper to manage the financial infrastructure for our product, which is currently in the pre-launch phase. We assemble our units in-house from approximately 40 individual components imported from China and sell directly to consumers via Shopify.We need a specialist who understands that bookkeeping for a manufacturing company isn't just about tracking cash—it’s about accurate inventory valuation and protecting our margins. Key Responsibilities Inventory & BOM Management: Track a Bill of Materials (BOM) consisting of 40 components. You will manage the valuation transition from "Raw Materials" to "Finished Goods" as we build stock.Landed Cost Accounting: Accurately capitalize Chinese supplier invoices, ocean freight, customs duties, and import fees into the inventory asset value rather than expensing them immediately.Shopify Reconciliation: Reconcile daily Shopify Payments payouts, ensuring gross sales, processing fees, and refunds are correctly mapped to QuickBooks Online.Inventory Valuation: Maintain accurate records using the Moving Average Cost (MAC) method or specific identification to ensure our COGS reporting is flawless.Month-End Close: Perform full-cycle reconciliation of our business checking and credit accounts, providing monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reports.Required Qualifications QuickBooks Online Plus Expertise: Deep familiarity with the 2026 "Modern View" reporting and advanced inventory modules. Manufacturing Background: Proven experience handling light manufacturing or assembly-based businesses. You must understand how to record the assembly process via manual journal entries or third-party integrations.E-Commerce Specialist: Expert-level knowledge of Shopify accounting, specifically handling the "net deposit" reconciliation of Shopify Payments.Landed Cost Knowledge: Experience with international trade accounting and the proper capitalization of import-related costs. Preferred Skills: C ertified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.Experience with inventory apps (e.g., Katana, SOS Inventory, or Stocky).Ability to advise on SKU mapping and internal inventory audit workflows. Engagement Details Project Type: Hybrid (One-time setup project followed by an ongoing monthly retainer).Estimated Hours: 5–10 hours for initial setup; 4–6 hours per month thereafter. Budget: We are looking for an expert and are prepared to pay a competitive hourly rate commensurate with manufacturing accounting experience.Application Questions: How do you handle the reconciliation of a Shopify payout that includes multiple orders, refunds, and merchant fees into a single bank deposit?Describe your process for allocating ocean freight and customs duties to the unit cost of 40 different components.Which third-party inventory tools or manual workflows do you recommend for tracking assemblies in QuickBooks Online Plus?

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