E-Commerce Accountant

E-Commerce Accountant
Company: Ginn Techlabs
Location: On-site
Experience: 3–4 Years
About Us
At Ginn Techlabs, we're building the next generation of AI-powered personal assistants that combine modern web technologies, scalable cloud infrastructure, and intelligent backend systems. Our mission is to create products that simplify complex workflows through intuitive, intelligent, and delightful user experiences.
1. Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical E-Commerce Accountant to manage our high-volume multi-channel financial operations and platform accounting. In this role, you will oversee marketplace reconciliations, inventory valuations, payment gateway settlements, and tax compliance across our e-commerce platforms and digital channels. You will play a crucial role in closing month-end books, analyzing channel profitability, and setting up automated financial workflows to support our growing product ecosystem.
2. Key Responsibilities
Marketplace & Gateway Reconciliations: Resolve multi-channel lump-sum payouts (e.g., Shopify, Amazon, Stripe, PayPal) against bank records by matching aggregate deposits to order IDs, credit cards, and customer accounts.
Fee, Deduction & Expense Booking: Track and itemize channel-specific expenses, including referral fees, payment processing charges, FBA/logistics costs, performance marketing, advertising, and promotional offer expenses.
COGS & Inventory Valuation: Track real-time Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and value stock across multiple warehouses/fulfillment centers using FIFO or Weighted Average inventory valuation methods.
Returns & Claims Accounting: Accurately record customer returns, Return to Origin (RTO) logistics, stock write-offs, held reserves, and chargeback dispute adjustments in the general ledger.
Tax Compliance (GST/TDS/Sales Tax): Manage GST classification, destination-based sales taxes, TDS/TCS filings, Input Tax Credit (ITC) optimization, and cross-border customs or duties across multi-jurisdictional channels.
Automation & Integration: Configure and maintain automated e-commerce accounting connectors (e.g., A2X, Synder) between order management systems (OMS), marketplace platforms, and primary accounting software.
Receivables & Vendor Management: Perform regular vendor reconciliations, handle distributor/customer payment knock-offs, manage credit controls, and track aging receivables.
Financial Reporting & Analytics: Parse large CSV exports to generate channel-wise profitability statements, margin breakdowns, cash flow projections, and month-end closing reports.
3. Required Skills
Experience: 3–4 years of accounting experience with mandatory exposure to e-commerce or multi-channel sales operations.
Education / Certification: Degree in Accounting/Finance (B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance) or CA Inter.
Tax & Statutory Compliance: Hands-on experience with GST compliance, GSTR returns (GSTR-1, 2, 3B), ITC reconciliations, TDS, and financial regulations.
Financial Software Proficiency: Proficiency in SAP, Tally, QuickBooks, or similar core ERP/accounting platforms.
Data & Spreadsheet Mastery: Advanced MS Excel skills with the ability to handle high-volume data, parse CSV exports, and build detailed financial statements.
Core Accounting Mechanics: Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger entries, vendor/customer reconciliations, and receivables management.
Accounting of App Subscriptions: Direct expertise in revenue recognition, deferred revenue tracking, recurring billing reconciliation, and platform commissions for in-app purchases and SaaS/app subscription models.
4. Preferred Skills
Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA Inter.
Prior experience working within a Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brand, FMCG, retail, or an AI/Tech-driven product company.
Experience with cross-border e-commerce transactions, multi-currency conversions, and international tax laws.
Familiarity with inventory management systems (IMS/OMS) and automated accounting connectors (A2X, Synder).
Strong cross-functional coordination skills (Sales, Digital Marketing, Channel Management, and Logistics teams).
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to meet tight month-end closing deadlines.
5. Tech Stack
Accounting & ERP Systems: SAP, QuickBooks, Tally, NetSuite, Xero.
E-Commerce & Payment Platforms: Shopify, Amazon, Stripe, PayPal, Flipkart, and native web portals.
Automation Connectors: A2X, Synder, and automated IMS/OMS integrations.
Data & Productivity Tools: Advanced MS Excel / Spreadsheets, Cloud Accounting tools, and custom CSV data parsers.

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