E-commerce Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled E-Commerce Accountant with deep experience supporting online businesses, managing complex inventory operations, and integrating platforms like Shopify with QuickBooks or Finaloop. The ideal candidate understands the fast-moving nature of e-commerce and can ensure accurate financials, smooth system integrations, and strong inventory controls., * Manage all day-to-day accounting functions for e-commerce operations, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end close.

• Integrate and maintain Shopify-to-QuickBooks workflows, ensuring seamless data syncing for sales, fees, taxes, refunds, and payouts.
• Monitor and reconcile e-commerce revenue channels, merchant processor statements, and marketplace fees.
• Oversee and refine inventory accounting processes, including COGS tracking, FIFO/LIFO/weighted average methods, adjustments, and cycle counts.
• Maintain accurate inventory valuations across multiple warehouses, 3PLs, or fulfillment partners.
• Troubleshoot sync issues, system discrepancies, and mapping errors between Shopify, QuickBooks, and inventory tools.
• Prepare financial reports analyzing revenue trends, product profitability, inventory performance, and cash flow.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning specific to e-commerce growth cycles.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax rules, marketplace facilitator laws, and state nexus requirements.
• Partner with operations, marketing, and fulfillment teams to improve data visibility and financial performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required).
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on e-commerce businesses.
• Expert-level knowledge of Shopify and QuickBooks Online, including custom integrations and third-party apps.
• Strong background in inventory accounting and cost accounting.
• Experience working with 3PL integrations, inventory management systems, or ERP tools.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and comfort with data imports/exports.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of independently solving technical accounting issues.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Amazon, TikTok, or other marketplaces.
• Knowledge of sales tax tools
• Exposure to high-volume SKU environments.

Job Type: Part-time, * How many years of e-commerce accounting experience do you have with shopify?