Bookkeeper (eCommerce)
About Expedock
We are a tech-enabled workforce augmentation platform leveraging top 1% offshore talent and cutting-edge technology to enable businesses to unlock their full potential.
About the Client
Our client is a rapidly growing eCommerce health and personal care products company selling across multiple online channels, including Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok Direct-to-Consumer.
About the Role
We are seeking a Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of the client's growing eCommerce business. This is a hands-on accounting role focused on daily bookkeeping, multi-channel sales accounting, reconciliations, inventory and COGS accounting, monthly financial reporting, and financial analysis.
The ideal candidate has strong bookkeeping fundamentals, prior experience supporting eCommerce or online retail businesses, and a solid understanding of inventory accounting. This role will also work closely with leadership to provide financial insights and support budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements.
Shift: US Business Hours (12AM - 9AM PHT, 1 hour lunch break)
Work Arrangement: Remote (Philippines)
What You'll Do:
- Maintain accurate financial records across AP, AR, payroll, inventory, amortizations, and other accounts.
- Record and reconcile daily sales transactions across multiple eCommerce platforms, including Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok.
- Reconcile payment processor accounts, including PayPal, Stripe, Amazon Payments, and TikTok.
- Manage accounts payable, including vendor payments, expense tracking, and related documentation.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and audits to identify errors, discrepancies, or unusual transactions.
- Prepare accurate monthly P&L statements and financial reports for management review.
- Provide monthly financial analysis, highlighting trends, variances, cost-saving opportunities, and business insights.
- Manage inventory valuation and COGS recognition, including physical inventory counts and reconciliations.
- Support month-end closing procedures and ensure all accounts are properly reconciled and up to date.
- Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
- Partner with leadership to provide clear financial reporting and support data-driven business decisions.
- Identify irregular or unusual financial activity and promptly flag potential issues to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Assist with special projects, ad-hoc financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives as needed.
- Recommend improvements to accounting and financial processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
What You Need:
- 3โ5 years of bookkeeping experience with a strong understanding of GAAP principles.
- Prior eCommerce or online retail accounting experience is required.
- Solid understanding of inventory accounting, COGS, amortization, and cost recognition.
- Experience handling multi-channel eCommerce transactions and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in accounting software, with QuickBooks experience preferred.
- Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills and the ability to work with financial data.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience with Amazon FBA accounting and multi-channel eCommerce operations.
- Experience working with inventory management systems.
- Knowledge of cost accounting methodologies.
- Track record of implementing process improvements within financial or accounting operations.
Technical Requirements
- Fiber