E-Commerce

Accounting for E-Commerce

Payout reconciliation, sales tax support, and inventory-aware bookkeeping for online sellers.

Shopify
Reconciliation
Multi-Channel
Revenue Tracking
Sales Tax
Readiness

E-commerce businesses benefit from accounting that matches how multi-channel revenue is earned and payout timing behaves. Balenta delivers Shopify/Amazon payout reconciliation, COGS tracking, and sales tax visibility.

Common Pain Points We Solve

  • Shopify and Amazon payouts don't match books.
  • COGS is inconsistent or not tracked.
  • Returns and refunds are miscategorized.
  • Sales tax nexus is unknown or unmanaged.
  • Platform fees are not categorized.
  • Inventory costs create reporting gaps.

What We Do for This Industry

  • Shopify/Amazon payout reconciliation
  • Sales tax nexus visibility
  • COGS tracking
  • Return and refund reconciliation
  • Multi-channel revenue reporting

KPIs Worth Tracking

  • Gross margin by channel
  • COGS as % of revenue
  • Refund rate
  • Average order value
  • Platform fee ratio
  • Inventory turnover proxy
  • Cash conversion cycle
  • Marketing spend ratio

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not reconciling platform payouts
  • Ignoring sales tax nexus
  • Mixing COGS with operating expenses
  • Not tracking returns separately
  • Missing inventory cost adjustments

Recommended Tools

ShopifyStripe/PayPalQuickBooks OnlineAmazon Seller reports

E-Commerce — Common Questions

Yes. Full Shopify payout reconciliation including refunds, fees, and sales by channel.

Yes. Amazon FBA reports, fees, and reimbursements are reconciled as part of e-commerce bookkeeping.

We provide nexus visibility and data readiness. Filing coordination may require licensed professionals.

Yes. COGS tracking by product category is available for e-commerce clients.

Returns and refunds are reconciled separately and tracked against gross revenue.

Yes. We reconcile Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, and other platforms in a unified view.

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