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.

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 rapid-growing digital retail businesses.

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 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 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.Passionate about numbers, DTC/eCommerce, and delivering excellent client experiences 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) Competitive Pay Fully Remote Team 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 are dedicated to continuous learning, reflection, and improvement in our practices and policies. "CPA "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.

📌 eCommerce Accountant (Ottawa)
🏢 Firm Five
📍 Ottawa