How much does bookkeeping cost for an e-commerce business?
What e-commerce bookkeeping costs
Bookkeeping firms on Sam's List that serve e-commerce brands start at a median of $500 a month (45 firms); the middle half start between $450 and $999.
| What you pay for | Typical starting price (median) | Middle half of firms | Firms in sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee — Firms serving e-commerce | $500/mo | $450–$999 | 45 |
| Monthly fee — Firms serving e-commerce | $500/mo | $396–$959 | 54 |
Based on starting prices that firms publish on their Sam's List profiles, as of November 10, 2026. Each firm counted once. Firms listed under more than one type are counted in each. Actual quotes depend on your situation.
Short answer: E-commerce bookkeeping is usually priced as a flat monthly fee, and the fee rises with the number of sales channels and payment processors, order and payout volume, inventory and cost-of-goods tracking, and whether you need accrual-basis books. Get quotes for the same written scope, and compare them with what doing it yourself really costs you, using the tool below.
What drives the monthly fee?
| Driver | Why it adds work |
|---|---|
| Sales channels | Each store or marketplace (Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, wholesale) has its own payouts, fees and reports to reconcile |
| Payout and order volume | More deposits to match to sales, fees, refunds and chargebacks |
| Inventory and COGS | Tracking inventory value, landed costs and cost of goods sold each month |
| Cash vs accrual | Accrual books match costs to sales and usually cost more, but show true margins |
| Catch-up or cleanup | Months or years behind are usually a separate one-time project |
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What should a quote include?
- Which channels and processors are reconciled each month
- Inventory and COGS method, and how often inventory is valued
- Cash or accrual basis, and the monthly close date
- Reports you get (P&L by channel, margin, cash)
- Catch-up work and its one-time price
- Whether sales tax filing or income tax is included, or handled by someone else
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Frequently asked questions
How much does e-commerce bookkeeping cost?
Most firms charge a flat monthly fee that depends on channels, payout volume, inventory tracking and cash vs accrual books. Get quotes for the same written scope.
Why is e-commerce bookkeeping more expensive than regular bookkeeping?
Marketplace payouts net out fees, refunds and reserves, and inventory and cost of goods must be tracked, so there is more to reconcile each month.
Do I need accrual accounting for my online store?
Accrual books match costs to the sales they produce, which shows true margins; ask your CPA which method fits your situation.
Is catch-up bookkeeping included in the monthly fee?
Usually not. Months or years of catch-up are typically quoted as a separate one-time project.
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