Senior E-commerce Bookkeeper / Accounting Ops Lead (Amazon)

🏢 JSW Media Inc · company page
📍 Philippines
💰 80k-120 PHP / month
📅 Posted Sep 23, 2026 · via OnlineJobs
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TYPE OF WORK

Any

WAGE / SALARY

80k-120 PHP / month

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Sep 22, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

## About the Role

We are a multi-entity e-commerce business (Amazon-focused) seeking a highly experienced accounting operator to own end-to-end bookkeeping and monthly close, produce reliable monthly reporting, organize vendor invoices/AP workflows, maintain COGS and cost updates, and oversee U.S. multi-state sales tax filings You will work closely with the owner/CEO and coordinate with our U.S.-based CPA who will review close quality and support higher-risk accounting and compliance decisions.

This is a long-term role for someone who is process-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

A) Bookkeeping + Monthly Close (Primary)

* Manage day-to-day bookkeeping (categorization, class/location mapping, reconciliations)

* Own the month-end close process with a documented checklist and deadlines

* Prepare month-end journal entries and schedules (as needed)

* Ensure clean, consistent financials across entities/brands

* Maintain supporting documentation and audit trail

B) Monthly Reporting + Operational Finance

* Produce a monthly reporting package (P&L, balance sheet, cash summary)

* Provide variance explanations (month-over-month and vs. budget/targets where applicable)

* Create/maintain KPI reporting (e.g., gross margin, contribution margin, ad spend ratios where available)

C) Vendor Invoices / AP Organization

* Create and maintain an invoice intake and organization system ( ;email , folders, naming conventions)

* Code vendor invoices correctly and prepare for payment runs

* Ensure invoices are matched to correct vendor, period, and COGS where applicable

* Maintain AP aging and track missing invoices/documentation

D) COGS + Cost Updates (E-commerce Specific)

* Maintain product cost updates (including vendor cost changes and landed cost methodology as defined)

* Support inventory/COGS reconciliation processes and documentation

* Coordinate with internal stakeholders to keep COGS accurate and current

Required Experience (Must-Haves)

* 3+ years in bookkeeping/accounting operations (U.S. clients preferred)

* Demonstrated Amazon/e-commerce accounting experience: Amazon settlements/payout reconciliation experience is required

* Strong month-end close ownership experience (checklists, deadlines, reconciliations)

* Experience preparing and filing U.S. sales tax returns (multi-state)

* High proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets): reconciliations, pivots, structured schedules

* Excellent written English and professional business communication

* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

* Familiarity with Amazon fees, refunds, reserves, and advertising accounting

* Experience supporting multi-entity businesses and class/location reporting

Tools / Systems You Will Work With

* Accounting system: QuickBooks Online

* Amazon Seller Central (finance reports, settlements)

* Google Drive

* Taxjar

Work Hours

* Full-time, long-term

* Some overlap with U.S. Eastern Time preferred for meetings and urgent matters (exact schedule can be agreed)

## Compensation

* Competitive, based on experience and demonstrated capability

* Please include your expected monthly salary in USD in your application

## How We Evaluate Candidates (Read Carefully)

Applicants who provide specifics will be prioritized. In your application, please include:

1. A short summary of your Amazon accounting experience (what exactly you did)

2. Your experience with Amazon settlement/payout reconciliation (describe your process)

3. Your experience with U.S. sales tax filings

4. Which accounting software you’ve used (QBO/Xero/etc.)

5. Your expected monthly salary in USD

6. Your internet reliability and computer setup (brief)

Practical Skills Test (Finalists Only)

Finalists will complete a short, paid skills test that includes:

* A simple reconciliation exercise (bank or Amazon settlement)

* A basic sales tax filing schedule / checklist creation

* A brief variance explanation based on a sample P&L

To Apply

Reply with the information requested above and attach your resume. If you have references from U.S.-based clients, please include them.

Thank you!

SKILL REQUIREMENT

Quickbooks
Financial Accounting
Bookkeeping

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