FAQ – Ecommerce Bookkeeping Amazon and Shopify
Common questions and answers about our bookkeeping for amazon and shopify.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What bookkeeping challenges are common in ecommerce businesses?
Ecommerce sellers often struggle with sales channel reconciliation, inventory tracking, shipping costs, and marketplace fees—all of which need to be properly categorized.
How does RemoteBooksOnline help Amazon and Shopify sellers?
We reconcile sales, returns, and fees from platforms like Amazon Seller Central and Shopify Payments, giving you clear profit and loss statements each month.
Can you integrate with Amazon and Shopify directly?
Yes. We can pull financial data using CSV exports, reports from Amazon Seller Central, and built-in integrations with Shopify and connected apps.
How do you track inventory and COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)?
We use your provided inventory reports and cost data to calculate accurate COGS and ensure your gross profit is properly reported.
What about fees from PayPal, Stripe, or Amazon FBA?
We reconcile all payment processor fees and fulfillment charges to give you a complete financial view.
Do you support multi-channel ecommerce businesses?
Yes. Whether you sell on Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, Walmart, or WooCommerce, we can consolidate your reporting across platforms.
How do I know my sales tax is being tracked properly?
We ensure sales tax collected is separated from revenue and recorded as a liability so you remain compliant with state reporting requirements.
Can you help me prepare for tax season as an ecommerce seller?
Yes. We provide CPA-ready financials, broken out by platform and category, so your accountant has everything needed to file accurately.
Is ecommerce bookkeeping more expensive?
It depends on order volume and the number of platforms you use. We offer flexible plans based on transaction volume.
How do I get started with ecommerce bookkeeping?
Book a free consultation. We’ll assess your business setup and help you integrate your platforms for seamless ongoing bookkeeping.
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