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🧾 E-commerce Accountant – Role Overview📝 Job Description:An E-commerce Accountant is responsible for managing the financial records, transactions, reporting, and compliance for online businesses. They ensure accurate tracking of sales, inventory, payment gateways, taxes, and operational expenses across multiple e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Amazon, Flipkart, or WooCommerce. 📌 Key Responsibilities:Bookkeeping & Accounting: Maintain accurate records of sales, returns, fees, and charges from platforms. Reconcile bank statements and payment gateways (PayPal, Razorpay, etc.). Monitor vendor payments, shipping charges, and operational costs. Taxation & Compliance: File GST, TDS, and other local taxes applicable. Generate GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and reconcile Input Tax Credit (ITC). Ensure compliance with e-invoicing regulations. Inventory & Costing: Track stock levels, COGS (cost of goods sold), and update inventory valuations. Coordinate with warehouse and fulfillment partners. Reporting & Analysis: Prepare profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and monthly MIS reports. Analyze profitability by product, category, or platform. Forecast cash flow and budget planning. Platform Integration: Sync accounting systems with platforms like Shopify, Amazon, etc. Automate entries using tools like Zoho Books, QuickBooks, TallyPrime.
