Ecommerce Bookkeeper / In-house Accountant

Job title: Ecommerce Bookkeeper / In-house Accountant

Employment Type: Full Time - Remote with Philippine Employment Benefits Health Care, Social Security Contribution, Paid Leave, 13-Month, etc.

Job Description

How you'll make an impact:

As our Bookkeeper, you'll be the financial backbone of our rapidly growing eCommerce business. You'll maintain accurate financial records, prepare critical monthly P&L statements, and provide the financial analysis that drives our business decisions. Your expertise in eCommerce accounting will directly support our continued growth across multiple online sales channels while ensuring we have clear visibility into our financial performance and opportunities for optimization.

Role Overview:

• Manage comprehensive bookkeeping for a fast-growing eCommerce health and personal care products company
• Handle multi-channel online sales accounting across platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Tiktok direct-to-consumer)
• Prepare monthly financial statements and provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Lead monthly audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify improvement opportunities
• Partner with leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and process optimization
• Closely monitor financial transactions and promptly flag any irregular or unusual activity.

Key Responsibilities:

Monthly Financial Management & Analysis

• Maintain accurate financial records across all accounts (AP, AR, payroll, inventory, amortizations, etc.)
• Perform monthly audits and reconciliations to ensure clean books and identify errors or inconsistencies
• Prepare accurate monthly P&L statements and comprehensive financial reports for management review
• Provide monthly financial analysis highlighting trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or growth

Daily Bookkeeping Operations

• Record daily sales transactions from multiple eCommerce platforms
• Reconcile payment processor accounts (PayPal, Stripe, Amazon Payments, Tiktok)
• Process and manage accounts payable, including vendor payments and expense tracking
• Handle monthly inventory valuation and COGS recognition, including physical counts and reconciliations

Strategic Financial Support

• Support forecasting activities and budget preparation
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as needed
• Partner with leadership to deliver clear financial reporting and recommend process improvements
• Conduct month-end closing procedures and reconcile all accounts

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years of proven bookkeeping experience with a strong understanding of GAAP principles
• Prior eCommerce client experience - experience working with online retail businesses is essential
• Solid grasp of inventory accounting, amortization, and cost recognition methodologies

• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks preferred) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data into actionable business insights

• High attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy in all financial work

• Independent work style - comfortable working autonomously and proactively solving problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Knowledge of Amazon FBA accounting and multi-channel eCommerce operations

• Experience with inventory management systems and cost accounting methodologies

• Track record of implementing process improvements in financial operations

Schedule & Location Setup

Location: Fully Remote

Schedule: 12am MNL to 9am MNL (1 Hour Lunch Break)

Work Days: Monday to Friday

Benefits:
- Philippine Employment, Work from Home, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, Private Health Insurance, 13th Month Pay, Annual Pay Raise, Above-Market Pay, 15 Days of Leave Credits (6 Sick, 6 Vacation, 2 Emergency, 1 Birthday), Paid Birthday Leave, Stable Employment, Skills Development Opportunities