Ecommerce Accounting
Ecommerce moves fast — and your accounting needs to keep up. From sales tax compliance to platform integrations, our CPA team provides tailored accounting solutions for online businesses. Whether you sell on Shopify, Amazon, or multiple platforms, we keep your books accurate, your taxes compliant, and your cash flow crystal clear.
Why Ecommerce Accounting Matters
Running an online business comes with unique challenges that traditional bookkeeping doesn’t address. Multiple sales channels, fluctuating inventory, complex shipping costs, and constantly changing sales tax rules can make ecommerce accounting a headache. Without proper systems in place, it’s easy to overpay taxes, misreport revenue, or lose track of margins.
We specialize in ecommerce accounting that keeps pace with your business. From integrating platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Amazon, to managing multi-state sales tax compliance, we provide clarity and confidence in your numbers — so you can focus on scaling.
What’s Included
Sales and revenue reconciliation across platforms
Sales tax reporting and compliance in multiple states
Integration with Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, and others
Inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) tracking
Merchant fee and chargeback reconciliation
CPA-prepared reports for better decision-making
We Help With
Confusion around multi-state sales tax compliance
Reconciling sales across multiple ecommerce platforms
Misclassification of revenue, shipping, or inventory costs
Inconsistent tracking of merchant fees and chargebacks
Lack of real-time insight into margins and profitability
Explore More Business Accounting Services
Ecommerce accounting is just one piece of your financial picture. Explore other services in our Business Accounting category:
- Bookkeeping Services — accurate, up-to-date books with CPA oversight
- Payroll Services — compliant payroll processing with tax and employee reporting
- Financial Statements Services — professional balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements
- QuickBooks & Xero Setup — software setup and optimization for seamless accounting
- Nonprofit Accounting — tailored compliance and donor reporting for nonprofits
- Real Estate Accounting — accounting expertise for property owners and investors
- Medical Practice Accounting — specialized support for healthcare practices
FAQs: Ecommerce Accounting
A CPA helps you avoid overpaying taxes and build a strategy that supports your financial goals. Here’s what you need to know about tax filing, planning, and audit representation —whether you’re in New York or anywhere in the US.
Why is ecommerce accounting different from regular bookkeeping?
Ecommerce accounting involves complexities like multi-channel sales, inventory management, and constantly changing sales tax rules. Traditional bookkeeping often misses these details, leading to inaccurate reporting. With ecommerce-focused accounting, you get systems designed specifically for online business models.
Do I need to collect sales tax in every state I sell to?
Not always. Sales tax collection depends on “nexus” — which can be triggered by physical presence, sales volume, or transaction count in a state. Because ecommerce businesses often sell nationwide, compliance can be tricky. We help you determine where you have obligations and ensure accurate filings.
Can you integrate my sales platforms with accounting software?
Yes. We connect platforms like Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, and payment processors directly to QuickBooks or Xero. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and provides real-time visibility into your financials.
How do you handle inventory accounting for ecommerce businesses?
We track cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory purchases, and returns to ensure accurate reporting. Proper inventory accounting helps you understand true margins and avoid overstating income.
What if I sell internationally?
International sales add another layer of complexity with foreign currency, VAT, and customs duties. We help structure your accounting to handle cross-border transactions and keep you compliant with both U.S. and international tax rules.
