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Outsourcing Accounting for US Amazon Sellers

    Why Smart Sellers Are Building Offshore Finance Teams    

Selling on Amazon in the US is lucrative—but financially complex. Between multi-state sales tax, FBA fees, inventory tracking, refunds, chargebacks, and razor-thin margins, managing your books internally can quickly become overwhelming.
That’s why many US Amazon sellers are turning to outsourced accounting—not just to save time, but to gain clarity, control, and profitability.
Let’s break down why outsourcing accounting is becoming a competitive advantage for Amazon businesses.



1. Amazon Accounting Is NOT Traditional Bookkeeping

Amazon sellers deal with complexities that regular accountants often don’t understand:
  • FBA fees (pick & pack, storage, long-term storage)
  • Referral and closing fees
  • Inventory adjustments and reimbursements
  • Multi-state sales tax nexus
  • Refunds and chargebacks
  • PPC ad spend tracking
  • Marketplace facilitator tax rules
If your accountant treats Amazon deposits as “simple income,” your numbers are likely wrong.
👉 Insight: Amazon accounting requires reconciliation of settlement reports—not just bank statements.

2. Accurate Profitability Tracking (Beyond Revenue)

Many sellers focus on sales—but profit margins are where businesses survive.
  • True cost of goods sold (COGS)
  • Landed costs (shipping, customs, duties)
  • Amazon fees per SKU
  • Advertising cost of sale (ACOS)
  • Contribution margin by product
Without structured reporting, you may be selling high revenue products that are barely profitable.
👉 Smart sellers outsource to gain SKU-level financial visibility.

3. Multi-State Sales Tax Compliance Made Simpler

US Amazon sellers often trigger nexus in multiple states due to:
  • FBA warehouse storage
  • Economic nexus thresholds
  • Marketplace facilitator laws
An experienced outsourced accounting partner ensures:
👉 Compliance errors can cost thousands in penalties—outsourcing reduces that risk significantly.

4. Inventory & Cash Flow Management

Inventory is cash. And for Amazon sellers, poor inventory tracking can:
  • Lock up capital
  • Cause stockouts
  • Increase long-term storage fees
  • Reduce ad performance
  • Reconcile inventory reports
  • Track slow-moving SKUs
  • Forecast reorder levels
  • Monitor working capital
👉 Financial clarity improves operational decisions.

5. Cost Efficiency Without Hiring In-House

Hiring a US-based eCommerce accountant can cost:
  • $60,000–$90,000 annually (or more)
  • Plus payroll taxes, benefits, and software costs
Outsourced accounting—especially offshore—can reduce costs by 40–70%, while still providing:
  • Dedicated bookkeeping
  • Monthly financial reports
  • Sales tax tracking
  • Profitability analysis
  • CPA-ready financial statements
👉 Lower fixed cost = higher retained margins.

6. Faster Month-End Closures

Amazon settlements are complex and frequent. A professional outsourced team:
  • Reconciles bi-weekly settlement reports
  • Adjusts for fees and reimbursements
  • Matches inventory movement
  • Provides timely P&L statements
This allows sellers to:
  • Make pricing decisions faster
  • Adjust ad budgets based on real profit
  • Plan inventory purchases smarter
👉 Data-driven decisions beat guesswork.

7. Tax-Ready Financials for IRS & CPAs

Many Amazon sellers panic during tax season because:
  • Books are incomplete
  • Expenses aren’t categorized properly
  • Inventory is misstated
  • Sales tax is mismatched
Outsourcing ensures:
  • Clean, audit-ready books
  • Organized expense tracking
  • Accurate COGS calculation
  • Smooth CPA collaboration
👉 Stress-free tax season becomes possible.

8. Scalability for Growing Brands

As Amazon sellers expand into:
  • Walmart Marketplace
  • Shopify DTC
  • International Amazon stores
  • Wholesale or private label
Accounting complexity multiplies.
Outsourced teams can scale with:
👉 Outsourcing supports growth instead of slowing it down.

   When Should a US Amazon Seller Outsource?   

You should strongly consider outsourcing if:
✔ Monthly revenue exceeds $30,000
✔ You manage multiple SKUs
✔ You run paid advertising campaigns
✔ You sell across multiple states
✔ You’re expanding to other marketplaces
✔ You want to focus on scaling, not spreadsheets

    Final Thoughts: Outsourcing Is a Growth Decision   

For serious US Amazon sellers, accounting isn’t just compliance—it’s a profit optimization tool.
Outsourcing gives you:
  • Accurate numbers
  • Clear profitability insights
  • Better cash control
  • Reduced tax risk
  • More time to scale your brand
And in eCommerce, clarity equals profitability.
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Created & Posted by Sony Garg
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