eCommerce Accountant

• Employment Type: Part-Time Consultant, Remote

At Firm Five, we modernize bookkeeping and fractional controllership. We serve a client base of emerging brands with $2M–$50M annual revenue in Canada and the US, helping them not only maintain their financial reporting but also optimize and automate their financial processes. Our clients rely on us for all things accounting and administration (we don’t do tax work), and we take pride in delivering clarity, efficiency, and financial insight.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic eCommerce Accountant to manage the full accounting cycle for U.S. and Canadian eCommerce brands. Your primary responsibility is to complete and review monthly accounting in QBO or Xero for clients who sell through Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, and other online sales channels. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financials, clean COGS, and timely reporting for fast-growing digital retail businesses.

Key Responsibilites

• Set up and optimize eCommerce-friendly charts of accounts, including revenue, payment processors, COGS, and inventory categories
• Perform bank, payment processor, and marketplace reconciliations (Shopify Payments, Stripe, PayPal, Amazon settlements, etc.)
• Categorize transactions aligned with eCommerce activity
• Manage receipts and supporting documents
• Prepare monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements, with a focus on insights for product-based businesses
• Record sales tax liabilities and ensure accuracy (no tax filing required)
• Perform accrual accounting, inventory adjustments, landed cost allocations, and COGS entries Handle opening balances and catch-up bookkeeping for eCommerce brands
• Communicate proactively with clients via Slack and email in English
• Identify and correct discrepancies in revenue, payouts, returns, fees, and inventory
• Experience with A2X or similar tools preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Canada or USA post secondary required
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent senior finance credentials.
• 3-5 years experience managing full cycle accounting for a book of clients, ideally in an accounting or bookkeeping firm
• Experience with eCommerce accounting, inventory, or marketplace reconciliations
• Familiarity with Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, A2X, Webgility, or similar tools is an asset
• Prior experience working with eCommerce clients based in Australia, the U.S., or Canada

Characteristics to succeed

• Passionate about numbers, DTC/eCommerce, and delivering excellent client experiences
• Strong communication skills and ability to simplify financial concepts for non-accountants
• Excellent project management skills and comfort working with recurring monthly deadlinesA dependable collaborator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment common in eCommerce businesses
• Reliable internet and at-home workstation (laptop, keyboard, mouse)

Why you will love working with us

• Competitive Pay
• Fully Remote Team
• Tech-Forward Culture
• Broader Client Exposure

Our commitment to equity & inclusion

At Firm Five, we are committed to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and given equal opportunities to thrive. We strive to create an environment where all people feel welcome, supported, and empowered. We are dedicated to continuous learning, reflection, and improvement in our practices and policies.

“Working here feels like a win-win. Great clients, great team, and the freedom to work from wherever I’m happiest.”

Kayley

CPA

“Firm Five is the first place I’ve worked where I feel like I’m not just a number. I’m learning, growing, and still have time for my family.”

Paul Messina

Head of IT & Security

I love that my role lets me go beyond bookkeeping and really act as a financial partner for our clients. Helping founders see their numbers clearly and make smarter decisions is rewarding, and I still get the flexibility and balance I want in my own life.

Lauren

CONTROLLER