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Zero-touch eCommerce accounting for Etsy Sellers

Etsy listing fees, transaction processing deductions, regulatory operating costs, and deposit balances reconciled automatically.

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Connected to:

  • Xero
  • FreeAgent
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • Etsy

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From Etsy deposit to your ledger in four steps

Set up once. After that, artisan sales and complex marketplace deductions post directly to your accounting categories.

  1. Grant permissions via official Etsy developer OAuth to retrieve daily transaction ledgers and deposit statements.

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  2. Designate nominal codes for 20-cent listing renewal fees, transaction percentage cuts, and shipping label purchases.

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  3. Examine opening payment reserves, payment processing deductions, and net scheduled disbursements before posting.

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  4. Post balanced journal entries separating craft merchandise revenue, regulatory operating surcharges, and bank deposits.

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"Thanks to Equali, we are able to control in detail the end-to-end flow of all transactions processed, giving us greater visibility and enabling us to detect any potential leaks or anomalies along the way."

Wouter van HaaftenCFO, Sunday

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Wouter van Haaften, CFO of Sunday, on reconciling with Equali

Sunday is a financial technology company that was established in 2021. The company specialises in payment solutions for the restaurant and broader hospitality industry. It operates in three core geographies (the US, France and the UK) and currently employs 130 people across offices in Atlanta, Chicago, London and Paris.

My role as head of finance is to lead the finance and accounting teams, and my responsibilities are mainly about driving Sunday's financial roadmap and making sure our finances remain healthy.

The core challenge we face at Sunday relates to the fact that we process millions of transactions on a weekly basis on behalf of the restaurants. When, in addition to the volume of transactions, we take the complexity of working with several partners along the value chain, it makes the reconciliation exercise very complex from a finance and accounting standpoint.

We decided to work with Equali first and foremost because of the team. The team, coming from a broad range of experience within the FinTech and payments industry, gave us confidence that they would understand our problem and also provide us with the right solution.

In addition, Equali offered us dedicated customer support, on which they have delivered constantly for the past year. Every piece of feedback we have provided has been taken with great seriousness, and they have adjusted their product to suit our specific needs.

We use Equali mainly on the reconciliation front, making sure that the money we collect from the restaurant guest ends up in the right bank accounts at the right time. Equali provides us with an additional layer of confidence that our team's work is accurate.

Beyond the reconciliation piece, we also use Equali for two specific use cases:

First, our cash in transit: having a good understanding of the amount of money flowing through our systems at all times, still due to restaurants.

And second, fee reconciliation: making sure that the money we are being charged by our partners is correct.

The value that Equali provides Sunday today is, first, great control and visibility into the funds that flow through our system. But also, leveraging Equali enables our product and engineering teams to focus on revenue and growth-driven initiatives, such as building new features for the restaurants we serve. And on the finance side, it helps us focus on the more strategic projects, such as optimising our P&L and being a real strategic business partner for the teams.

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Sales & Payment IntegrationsIncludes eCommerce platforms (e.g. Shopify, Amazon) and payment providers (e.g. Stripe). May require additional setup.13 Unlimited
Accounting IntegrationsIncludes accounting systems (e.g. Xero). May require additional setup.
Data Update FrequencyHow frequently payment and order data is refreshed via API (where available).Every 15 minutesEvery 15 minutesEvery 15 minutes
Historical Data (On Setup)Amount of past payment/order data processed during initial setup (via API where possible).1 month6 months12 months
Upload FilesUpload and map CSV, XLS, XLSX or TXT files directly in the Equali dashboard.--
Multi-Currency SupportReconcile and report on transactions in multiple currencies.
Multi-Entity SupportManage and reconcile data across multiple legal entities, subsidiaries or stores in one account.-
Categorisation & Tagging For Journal EntriesRevenue sub-ledger with categorised breakdowns for posting to specific journals (revenue, fees, etc).
Journal Entry PostingDirectly post categorised journal entries to your linked accounting system.
Link Journal Entries To Orders/PaymentsTrace and link posted journal entries back to the original order or payment record.
Settlement ReconciliationReconciles settlements vs individual payments and related entries.
Payment ReconciliationMatches payments from providers with orders from eCommerce platforms, including refunds and chargebacks.--
Payment SearchSearch for any payment or order using several data points directly from the dashboard.
Advanced Reconciliation ToolsBrowse reconciliation results, review reports, resolve breaks and understand why they occurred.--
Reconciliation Approval WorkflowA second approver reviews and authorises reconciliation changes before they take effect.---
Split Settlements At Month-EndSplit a settlement that spans a month end so each period's figures are accurate.-
Customisable Analytics DashboardCustomisable analytics dashboard with advanced filtering, KPIs and reconciliation breakdown.
ReportingStandard and customisable scheduled and on demand reporting.StandardStandardCustom
Scheduled ReportsAutomated reports delivered on a chosen cadence (daily, weekly or monthly) via the dashboard.MonthlyDaily, Weekly or MonthlyDaily, Weekly or Monthly
Ad-hoc ReportsGenerate custom reports on demand without waiting for a scheduled run.--
Manual Financial EntriesAdd one-off financial entries directly, outside the automated feed, for cases the connectors don't cover.--
Tax ItemsMapping and categorisation of tax rates and items from sales channels and payments, for accurate tax reporting and journals.
Transaction ViewBreakdown of each transaction, showing all financial entries associated with the order, including sales, refunds, fees and tax.
Help and supportAvailable support channels and documentation.Help centre & support chatHelp centre, support chat & SlackHelp centre, support chat, Slack & phone
Accountant AccessDedicated read-only or restricted logins for accountants and external advisors.
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Equali: Etsy Payments FAQs

How does Equali track auto-renew listing charges on Etsy?

Equali itemises recurring 20-cent listing fees, auto-renewals, and multi-quantity transaction costs into dedicated craft marketing expense nominals.

How are Etsy Payments processing fees and regulatory operating surcharges handled?

Equali decomposes payment processing percentages and local regulatory operating fees on every transaction, ensuring your net margin is crystal clear.

Does Equali handle shop deposit schedules and available balance reserves?

Equali reconciles retained shop balances and rolling payment reserves against bank account deposits whether you disburse daily, weekly, or monthly.

How does Equali handle VAT on digital downloads vs physical craft items?

Equali distinguishes between digital download VAT collected automatically by Etsy and domestic VAT on physical handcrafted goods.

How does Equali account for Etsy Offsite Ads commission deductions?

Equali records Etsy Offsite Ads success fee deductions directly into your marketing nominal accounts, separating advertising commissions from standard shop transaction fees.

How are Etsy shipping postage labels paid from shop balances categorised?

Equali isolates Royal Mail, Evri, or USPS postage label charges purchased from your Etsy payment account, routing each label cost to fulfillment freight expenses.

What happens when an Etsy customer cancels an order or files a case dispute?

Equali debits gross returns and reverses associated listing and payment transaction charges, keeping your revenue ledgers balanced without manual reconciliation.