Bookkeeping for Retail
& E-Commerce Businesses
Inventory tracking, multi-channel sales reconciliation, COGS, and sales tax across state lines — retail and e-commerce accounting has layers that most bookkeepers get wrong. Simple Books Now gets it right.
Book a Free ConsultationThe Financial Challenges We Solve for Retail & E-Commerce
Inventory & COGS
Knowing your inventory value and cost of goods sold is the foundation of retail accounting. We track it correctly so your margins are always real, not estimated.
Multi-State Sales Tax
Selling online means economic nexus exposure in states you've never visited. We assess where you owe, register where required, and file on time.
Multi-Channel Reconciliation
Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, and your retail POS all report differently. We reconcile each platform to your bank so nothing falls through the cracks.
Merchant Fee Tracking
Stripe, PayPal, and platform fees eat into margins in ways that rarely show up correctly in DIY books. We categorize every fee so your P&L reflects reality.
Amazon FBA Complexity
Amazon remits sales tax in some states, retains fees, and holds reserves. Getting Amazon Seller Central reconciled correctly is its own skill — one we have.
Cash Flow for Seasonal Businesses
Retail is seasonal. We build financial reports that show your true cash position at every point in the year, not just at year-end when it's too late to act.
More Than a Bookkeeper — A Federally authorized Enrolled Agent
Most bookkeepers record transactions and hand you a report. Simple Books Now does that — and more. Our Licensed EA can represent you before the IRS, file your business and personal tax returns, and negotiate payment plans — with year-round tax strategy built in.
For a retail & e-commerce owner, that means one professional who knows your industry's numbers and handles your complete financial picture. No coordinating between vendors who barely talk to each other. No gaps.
- Licensed by the IRS — can represent you in audits, collections, and appeals
- Combines bookkeeping + tax strategy in one engagement
- Direct access to Luisa — no junior staff handling your account
- Flat monthly rate — no hourly billing or surprise invoices
- Works with clients in all 50 states
- Books delivered by the 15th of each month
- Year-round availability, not just at tax time
Everything We Handle for Your Business
Bookkeeping
Monthly reconciliation, clean financials, and reports delivered every month without you having to ask.
Learn more →Tax Consulting
Year-round tax strategy, quarterly planning, and return preparation — not just scrambling in April.
Learn more →Tax Resolution
IRS notices, back taxes, audits, and payment plans — handled directly by our Licensed EA — so you don't have to deal with the IRS.
Learn more →Payroll
Payroll processing, tax deposits, 941 filings, and W-2s — accurate and on time, every time.
Learn more →Sales Tax
Florida sales tax filing, multi-state compliance, and audit defense — managed so you never miss a deadline.
Learn more →Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Behind on your books? We'll clean it up fast, accurately, and at a fixed project price.
Learn more →Retail & E-Commerce Bookkeeping FAQ
Yes. Amazon FBA accounting is complex — between inventory in fulfillment centers, marketplace facilitator sales tax, reimbursements, and reserves, there's a lot to track. We handle it.
Post-Wayfair, selling online means you may have economic nexus in states where you've hit $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions. We assess your exposure, help you register where required, and manage ongoing filings.
We use FIFO (first in, first out) as the default, which is standard for most retail businesses. If your business has specific needs around LIFO or average cost, we'll discuss the tradeoffs and set it up appropriately.
Yes. We connect your e-commerce platform to QuickBooks or Xero, reconcile sales against payouts, and ensure every channel is captured correctly in your books.
We set up separate revenue accounts for each channel so you can see gross margin by segment. This matters especially for pricing decisions and understanding which part of the business is driving profitability.
Ready to Get Your Retail & E-Commerce Books in Order?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. She knows your industry's numbers and will tell you exactly what your engagement would look like.
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