Affordable Bookkeeping for eCommerce (Amazon, Shopify & Marketplaces)
Keep More Margin. Close Faster. Pay Less.
eCommerce bookkeeping shouldn’t drain profit. With RemoteBooksOnline’s flat-rate, affordable bookkeeping, you get clean books and channel-specific accuracy-without premium hourly rates or “surprise” cleanup fees.
Flat monthly price Amazon/Shopify expertise CPA-reviewed accuracy
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Why eCommerce Needs “Affordable, Not Cheap”
Cheap bookkeeping breaks on payouts, fees, and inventory. Affordable bookkeeping relies on process:
- Channel-aware mapping (Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, Walmart, eBay)
- Payout reconciliation (fees, reserves, adjustments, chargebacks)
- COGS & inventory mapping (SKU, landed cost, kits/bundles)
- Sales tax mapping (marketplace facilitator vs. own nexus)
- Month-end close by Day 7-10 with variance notes
- Two-layer review + CPA oversight for accuracy
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What’s Included (for eCommerce)
- Bank/credit card reconciliations
- Monthly P&L / Balance Sheet / Cash Flow
- Settlement statement parsing (Amazon, Shopify Payments, Stripe, PayPal)
- Fees/chargebacks/returns mapping
- Inventory/COGS entries (by SKU class or category)
- Sales tax mapping (facilitator vs. seller-collected)
- Quarterly or monthly review calls
- CPA-reviewed quality control
Historical catch-up/cleanup, multi-entity consolidation, advanced inventory costing, foreign currency, custom dashboarding.
Payout & Fee Mapping (Amazon vs. Shopify)
| Flow | Amazon | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Order gross via settlement | Order gross via gateway reports |
| Fees | Referral, FBA, storage, ads | Gateway, app, shipping label fees |
| Adjustments | A-to-Z claims, chargebacks, reserves | Refunds/chargebacks, app adjustments |
| Payout | Net deposit to bank (2-14d) | Net deposit (daily/2-3d) |
| Bookkeeping | Map gross → fees → net; tie to bank | Map gross → fees → net; tie to bank |
Correct mapping ensures gross revenue and fees are visible, not just the net bank deposit-vital for margin decisions and taxes.
Inventory & COGS: Getting Margin Right
- Track by SKU/class (or by product category if early stage)
- Record landed cost (product + freight + duties) for true margin
- Post COGS at month-end (periodic) or near-real-time (perpetual-optional add-on)
- Handle bundles/kits with component splits
- Reconcile FBA/3PL inventory to monthly reports
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Returns, Refunds, Chargebacks
- Reverse revenue, fees, and COGS correctly
- Label chargebacks to a dedicated expense line (visibility!)
- Track return rate and dispute outcomes as KPIs
Sales Tax (Marketplace Facilitator vs. You)
- Amazon/Shopify often collect & remit in facilitator states
- You remain responsible in nexus states (own site, warehouse, headcount)
- We map tax entries; your CPA/tax app files (we coordinate)
Amazon & Shopify bookkeeping (deep guide) →
eCommerce KPIs We’ll Put in Your Pack
- Gross margin by channel
- COGS % and landed cost variance
- Return rate / chargeback rate
- Ad spend as % of sales (optional mapping)
- Cash conversion cycle (inventory days + AR/AP, if applicable)
- SKU winners/laggards (by category if SKU-level not enabled)
Transparent Flat-Rate Pricing (eCommerce)
- Starter (single channel, ≤ 300 txns/mo): $XXX–$YYY
- Growth (multi-channel, 300-900 txns): $XXX–$YYY
- Scale (multi-entity, advanced COGS): $XXX–$YYY
No setup fees. Cleanup/add-ons priced upfront. Month-to-month.
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Onboarding in 7 Days (Typical)
- Connect stores, gateways, banks (Amazon, Shopify, Stripe, PayPal)
- Chart of Accounts review (revenue, fees, COGS, tax)
- Map settlements & fees → test month
- Lock month-end rhythm (Day 7–10 financials with notes)
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Real eCommerce Wins
- Shopify + Amazon brand: cut bookkeeping cost 38%, margin clarity by SKU, closes by Day 8
- FBA-only seller: fixed fee mapping exposed ad fees as % of net, reduced overspend by 18%
- Omnichannel retailer: consolidated reporting across 3 entities; lender-ready financials every month
FAQs
Do you connect directly to Amazon/Shopify?
Yes-via settlements/reports; we map fees & payouts and tie to bank.
Can you handle Stripe, PayPal, Shop Pay?
Yes. We map gateway fees, refunds, and chargebacks across all major processors.
Do you do inventory accounting?
We post inventory/COGS monthly (periodic) or support perpetual with an add-on.
What about sales tax filings?
We record mapping; your tax app/CPA files. We coordinate every month.
Will you help with catch-up bookkeeping?
Yes-cleanup/catch-up is a one-time add-on with a defined timeline.
How fast do I get reports?
Target Day 7-10 after month-end, with variance notes.
Is pricing really flat?
Yes-fixed monthly within your volume band. If you outgrow the band, we advise a tier change before month-end.
Ready to keep more margin with accurate books?
Start with Affordable eCommerce Bookkeeping-flat monthly pricing, CPA-reviewed, marketplace-aware.
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