Bookkeeper (E-commerce Industry) at Howard

Dubai, Dubai, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bookkeeping, E-commerce, Transaction Processing, Reconciliation, Sales Tax, Inventory Accounting, QuickBooks Online, Excel, Chargebacks, Refunds, Payment Processors, Financial Statements, Cost Of Goods Sold, Attention To Detail, Data Management, Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with E-commerce experience to support a portfolio of online and digitally native businesses. This role is responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, accurate transaction processing, and supporting month-end close across multiple sales channels and payment platforms. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with e-commerce accounting, understands high-volume transactional environments, and can independently manage recurring bookkeeping tasks while escalating issues appropriately. This role is critical to maintaining clean books, reliable reporting, and timely financial insights for clients. Key Responsibilities Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for assigned e-commerce clients, including: Recording high-volume transactions Bank, credit card, and payment processor reconciliations Reconcile e-commerce platforms and payment processors, including: Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, or similar Stripe, PayPal, Square, or other gateways Track and reconcile sales, refunds, chargebacks, fees, and discounts Record and reconcile sales tax payable and assist with sales tax filings Maintain accurate general ledger records across multiple channels and currencies (if applicable) Support month-end close by: Preparing reconciliations and schedules Assisting with financial statements and variance explanations Track inventory-related transactions, including: Cost of goods sold (COGS) Inventory adjustments and write-offs Process and review expenses, bills, and payouts using tools such as Bill.com, Ramp, or similar platforms Work closely with senior accounting staff to identify discrepancies, unusual trends, or missing data Assist with onboarding new clients by gathering documentation and setting up accounting workflows Required Experience & Qualifications 2+ years of e-commerce bookkeeping or accounting experience Hands-on experience with: Online sales platforms and payment processors High-volume transactional accounting Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (required) Experience with e-commerce platforms such as: Shopify Amazon Seller Central WooCommerce BigCommerce or similar Experience with payment processors such as: Stripe PayPal Square Amazon Pay Experience with inventory accounting and COGS preferred Experience with sales tax tracking across states or jurisdictions preferred Proficiency in Excel (intermediate level or higher) What Will Disqualify a Candidate No e-commerce or online business accounting experience Inability to independently manage reconciliations for payment processors Lack of understanding of fees, refunds, chargebacks, or sales tax implications Poor attention to detail or difficulty managing high transaction volumes Professional Attributes Highly detail-oriented and process-driven Comfortable working with large data sets and recurring reconciliations Organized, deadline-oriented, and reliable Clear communicator who knows when to escalate issues Ownership mindset with strong accountability

Responsibilities

The Bookkeeper will perform day-to-day bookkeeping for e-commerce clients, including recording transactions and reconciling accounts. They will also support month-end close processes and assist with financial reporting.