Retail & Ecommerce Accounting Services
Cloud Bookkeeping for
Retail Stores, Ecommerce Brands & Online Businesses
Accurate bookkeeping. Clear reporting. Better visibility into your business performance.
Piligrim Accounting provides cloud bookkeeping services for retail businesses, ecommerce brands, and online sellers across the GTA and Canada. We help business owners stay organized, track profitability, manage sales tax obligations, and maintain reliable financial records throughout the year.
Whether you operate a brick-and-mortar store, an online shop, or a combination of both, our bookkeeping systems are designed to support growing retail businesses.
We support:
We support a wide range of retail and ecommerce businesses, including:
- Ecommerce brands
- Shopify stores
- Amazon sellers
- Online retailers
- Retail storefronts
- Multi-channel sellers
- Consumer product businesses
- Home-based online businesses
- Specialty retailers
- Wholesale and distribution businesses
- Subscription-based product businesses
Whether you are managing hundreds of transactions each month or processing thousands of online sales, we help create organized financial systems that support growth.
How We Help
What Bookkeeping for
Retail & Ecommerce Includes
Monthly Cloud
Bookkeeping
- Transaction categorization
- Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Organized bookkeeping workflows
- Monthly financial reporting
Sales Tax Tracking
& Filing Support
- HST/GST tracking and organization
- Sales tax reporting support
- Documentation preparation
- Multi-channel sales tracking
Revenue & Payment
Platform Reconciliations
- Shopify
- Amazon
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Square
- Other ecommerce and payment systems
Inventory & Cost
Tracking Support
- Product purchase tracking
- Cost of goods sold organization
- Supplier payment tracking
- Inventory-related bookkeeping support
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
& Clean-Up
Behind on bookkeeping? We can help:
- Bring records up to date
- Organize historical transactions
- Correct categorization issues
- Establish a cleaner monthly process
Year-End
Preparation
- Organized financial records
- Financial reporting preparation
- Documentation support
- Smoother year-end processes
Typical Transactions We Handle
Examples of common retail and ecommerce transactions include:
- Online sales revenue
- Retail store sales
- Shopify and Amazon payouts
- Stripe, Square, and PayPal deposits
- Merchant processing fees
- Inventory purchases
- Supplier payments
- Shipping and fulfillment costs
- Advertising and marketing expenses
- Subscription software and ecommerce tools
- Product refunds and returns
- Business operating expenses
Common Bookkeeping Challenges
For Retail & Ecommerce Businesses
Our goal is to simplify the financial side of your business so you can focus on sales and growth.
Without consistent bookkeeping, it can be difficult to understand profitability, monitor expenses, and make informed business decisions.
Retail and ecommerce businesses often face unique bookkeeping challenges, including:
- High transaction volumes
- Multiple sales channels
- Payment processor fees
- Inventory purchases
- Product returns and refunds
- Sales tax tracking
- Supplier payments
- Cash flow management
- Disorganized bookkeeping systems
How Bookkeeping
With Piligrim Works
We keep the process simple and organized.
Step 1: Intro Call
We learn how your business operates, where sales occur, and what systems you currently use.
Step 2: Secure Cloud Setup
We establish a secure, cloud-based bookkeeping workflow.
Step 3: Monthly Bookkeeping
Transactions are categorized, reconciled, and organized each month.
Step 4: Monthly Financial Reports
You receive clear financial reporting to help you understand:
Revenue trends, Business expenses, Profitability Cash flow, Overall financial performance
Tools &
Cloud Workflow
Piligrim Accounting uses modern cloud bookkeeping systems designed for efficient collaboration and secure document management.
We commonly work with tools like:
- QuickBooks Online
- Hubdoc
- Cloud-based receipt and document systems
If you already have bookkeeping software, we can usually work with your existing setup or recommend a cleaner workflow if needed.
What You’ll See Each Month
Profit & Loss Statement
A clear breakdown of income and expenses.
Balance Sheet
Visibility into business assets, liabilities, and equity.
Cash Flow Snapshot
Better insight into how money is moving through your business.
Organized Recordkeeping for Growing Businesses
Good bookkeeping helps create visibility into your business and supports better financial decision-making.
Consistent bookkeeping and organized documentation can help you:
- Monitor profitability
- Track expenses accurately
- Maintain organized records
- Support sales tax reporting
- Simplify year-end preparation
Our systems are designed to help business owners stay organized and confident in their numbers.
FAQ
Common
Questions
Everything you need to know about working with Piligrim Accounting. Can’t find the answer?
Can you help if my bookkeeping is behind?
Absolutely. Catch-up bookkeeping is common and often the first step before moving into ongoing monthly bookkeeping support.
Do you support HST/GST tracking and filing?
Yes. We help keep HST/GST tracking organized and provide support for filing preparation and documentation.
Do you work with businesses outside Richmond Hill?
Yes. Piligrim Accounting works remotely with businesses across the GTA and throughout Canada.
What bookkeeping software do you use?
We commonly work with QuickBooks Online and Hubdoc, but can often support other cloud-based systems as well.
Do you provide monthly financial reports?
Yes. Clients receive regular financial reporting to help monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow.
Bookkeeping for Retail & Ecommerce
in the GTA & Across Canada
Piligrim Accounting supports retail businesses, ecommerce brands, and online sellers with organized bookkeeping, reliable reporting, and cloud-based financial systems.
If you are looking for a bookkeeping partner that understands retail operations, online sales, and growing businesses, we are here to help.
