E-commerce Accounting Specialist

E-commerce accountants focus exclusively on online retailers - managing inventory accounting, multi-channel sales reconciliation (Shopify, Amazon, eBay), sales tax compliance, COGS tracking, and e-commerce platform integrations.

E-commerce accounting has unique complexities requiring specialization.

Monthly fees range from $500-$3,000 depending on store size and channels.

Managing 12-25 e-commerce clients generates $90,000-$270,000 annually with 55-70% margins.

Target clients include Shopify and online store owners, Amazon FBA sellers, multi-channel retailers, D2C brands, and dropshipping businesses.

Services include multi-channel sales reconciliation, inventory and COGS tracking, sales tax management, platform integrations (A2X, Link My Books), profitability analysis by product/channel, and cash flow management.

Success requires understanding e-commerce business models and platforms, knowledge of inventory accounting methods, familiarity with sales tax rules for e-commerce, expertise integrating accounting with e-commerce platforms, and analytical skills for profitability insights.

Many e-commerce accountants specialize in platforms (all Shopify or all Amazon), use specialized tools for e-commerce accounting, charge based on revenue or transaction volume, potentially offer advisory on profitability and growth, and build expertise valuable to fast-growing online sellers.