Industries
Retail
Accounting, tax, and advisory services for retail and e-commerce businesses.
Overview
Retailers manage inventory, sales tax across jurisdictions, thin margins, and seasonal cash flow. Multi-location and e-commerce operations add complexity to reporting and compliance. Edler Zain works with independent retailers, franchisees, and online sellers to provide accurate inventory accounting, sales tax compliance, and the financial visibility needed to manage margins and growth.
Common challenges
Inventory accounting and shrinkage
Sales tax nexus and multi-state compliance
Gross margin by product line, channel, and location
Seasonal cash flow and inventory financing
Payment processor, marketplace, and point-of-sale reconciliation
Lease accounting and multi-location expansion
Who we serve
Independent retailers, franchise operators, specialty stores, and e-commerce brands with revenue between $1 million and $30 million.
Schedule a consultation
Speak with a member of our team about your business. We will review your current situation and outline how we can help.
Frequently asked questions
Which point-of-sale and e-commerce platforms do you support?
We work with Shopify, Square, Lightspeed, Amazon, and most point-of-sale and marketplace platforms.
Can you manage sales tax filings in multiple states?
Yes. We assess nexus, register where required, and manage ongoing filings.
How do you handle inventory accounting?
We reconcile inventory systems to the general ledger monthly and report cost of goods sold and margin by category.
Do you report by location?
Yes. We produce consolidated and location-level financial statements.