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CPAs and bookkeepers who understand Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, and multi-channel ecommerce. Sales-tax nexus, inventory accounting, COGS, and merchant-fee reconciliation — done right.
When to hire
- You sell on 2+ channels and reconciliation is consuming your week
- You're approaching $100K in revenue in a state with economic nexus
- Your COGS and inventory don't match what's on your shelves
- Amazon and Stripe payouts make no sense net of fees and refunds
- You're preparing for inventory financing or selling the business
What they do
- Multi-channel revenue and fee reconciliation (Shopify, Amazon, Stripe, PayPal)
- Sales-tax nexus monitoring across 45+ states + economic nexus thresholds
- Inventory accounting and COGS — FIFO, weighted average, or specific identification
- Integration with A2X, Webgility, Dext, or direct ERP feeds
- Tax-ready books with channel-level gross margin
Typical fees
What it costs
Low end
$500
per month
High end
$3,500
per month
Notes
Single-channel bookkeeping: $500–$1,200/mo. Multi-channel with inventory: $1,200–$3,500/mo. Sales tax compliance add-on: $200–$800/mo.
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Ecommerce Accountant vs Generalist Accountant
| Factor | Ecommerce Accountant | Generalist Accountant |
|---|---|---|
| Channel reconciliation | Automated via A2X/Synder | Manual or wrong |
| Sales tax nexus | Monitored monthly | Often missed entirely |
| Inventory accounting | Proper COGS by method | Often booked as expense |
| Tools used | A2X, Webgility, Dext, TaxJar | QuickBooks only |
| Margin reporting | Channel-level | Top-line only |
Questions to ask
- How many ecommerce sellers do you serve, and at what GMV?
- What integration tools do you use (A2X, Webgility, Synder)?
- How do you handle sales tax in states where I have economic nexus?
- Do you book COGS at the SKU level or in aggregate?
- Can you produce channel-level gross margin reporting?
- What's your process for handling Amazon reserves and rolling settlements?
Red flags
- Books Amazon deposits as revenue (ignoring fees, refunds, reserves)
- No system for tracking sales tax by state
- Can't explain inventory valuation method
- Hand-keys transactions instead of using integration tools
- Doesn't know what economic nexus is
Documents to prepare
- Channel access (Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, etc.)
- Last 12 months of Stripe, PayPal, and bank statements
- Inventory beginning balances and counts
- Any sales tax permits and prior filings
- Existing chart of accounts and prior bookkeeping if any
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FAQ
Find an Ecommerce Accountant — common questions
What is economic nexus?+
A state's right to require you to collect sales tax based on revenue or transaction thresholds in that state — typically $100K in sales or 200 transactions per year. Triggered by Wayfair (2018) and now active in 45+ states.
Do I owe sales tax on Amazon FBA sales?+
Amazon collects and remits sales tax in marketplace facilitator states (most states). Your obligation is to register where required and file returns even when Amazon collects — and to handle your own non-Amazon channels.
How should I value inventory for taxes?+
Most small ecommerce businesses use weighted average or FIFO. Cash-basis taxpayers under $29M (2024) in revenue can often expense inventory as purchased under §471(c) — simpler but not always optimal.
Can my generalist CPA handle ecommerce?+
Some can, but the multi-channel reconciliation, sales tax automation, and inventory mechanics are specialized enough that most ecommerce businesses outgrow a generalist around $250K–$500K in revenue.
What's the right software stack?+
Common stack: Shopify/Amazon → A2X or Synder → QuickBooks or Xero, plus TaxJar/Avalara for sales tax. The right tools depend on channels and volume; a specialist will scope this for you.
This information is general and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a licensed professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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- 1Are you a licensed CPA or EA, and in which states are you registered?
- 2What does engagement scope, pricing, and turnaround actually look like?
- 3Who on your team will do the work, and how do we communicate month to month?
- 4How do you handle deadlines, IRS or state notices, and audit support?
- 5Can you share two references from clients similar to my business?
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Hiring a verified ecommerce cpas vs. going it alone
| Factor | Verified Ecommerce CPAs | DIY / generalist |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized expertise | Trained in ecommerce accountants | General-purpose advice |
| Time investment | 1–2 hours to onboard | 10+ hours per filing cycle |
| Audit defense | Represents you to the IRS | You handle correspondence |
| Year-round planning | ||
| Typical cost | Quoted up-front | $0 software + your hours |
| Risk of missed deductions | Low — proactive review | High — software only flags what you enter |
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Common questions
About ecommerce accountants
Do I owe sales tax in states where I don't live?+
Often yes. Economic nexus thresholds (typically $100K or 200 transactions per state per year) can trigger collection obligations even without physical presence.
How is inventory accounting different for ecommerce?+
You're tracking SKUs across multiple warehouses, marketplaces, and fulfillment channels, with landed-cost calculations that affect COGS and margin reporting.
This information is general and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a licensed professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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