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