Bookkeeping for E-Commerce Businesses

E-commerce businesses face unique bookkeeping challenges—sales tax, inventory, and platforms like Shopify. Shine FinOps breaks down what’s different and how to stay on top.

1. Track Platform Fees

   Shopify, Amazon, Etsy—log every fee as an expense. They add up fast.

2. Manage Sales Tax

   Each state’s rules vary. Use software like TaxJar to automate calculations.

3. Monitor Inventory Costs

   Record what you buy and sell to know your true profits.

4. Reconcile Daily Sales

   E-commerce moves fast. Match sales to deposits weekly to avoid errors.

Shine FinOps Tip: Set up TaxJar this month—it’s a lifesaver for taxes.