Helping Businesses Like Yours with Expert Bookkeeping & Advice
Expert Guidance to Help You Focus on What Matters Most
Why Choose Us?
Reliable, Responsive and Done Right the First Time!
Slow or no response from bookkeeper
Unclear if books are up to date
No financial reports or guidance
Stress over tax time or audits
What You May Have Experienced
Quick, reliable communication
Timely, accurate records monthly
Clear reports and strategic insights
Confidence that everything is in order
What You Can Expect From Us
Meet the Team Behind Your Financial Success
Based in the Seattle area, our team offers more than bookkeeping; we provide expert financial guidance with a personal touch. We believe in building lasting relationships, offering clarity, and giving business owners the confidence to make informed decisions. More than just number crunchers, we are trusted partners, dedicated to helping you navigate challenges and achieve long-term success.
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Kyrsten Burkenpas, CAA
Client Advisor
Kyrsten was born and raised in Sultan. She has a deep appreciation for the beauty of the PNW, loves spending time with her husband and two little ones, and is at the beach any chance she gets.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."
BACKGROUND:
Kyrsten graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Integrated Social Sciences. She is a certified bookkeeper, and payroll administrator, and has her Certified Accounting Analyst license endorsed by the NACPB. Kyrsten has been with Gibson Bookkeeping since 2021.
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Michelle Economou
Director of Operations
Michelle is a self-described “all-in, full-time mom” to three rockstar kids. She loves coffee, crockpots, hummingbirds, soccer Saturdays and Sundays, and watching her girls Greek dance. She also loves rooting for the Sounders and her WSU Cougs and has a heart for travel. Her favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
”Train yourself to find the blessing in everything.”
BACKGROUND:
Michelle is a graduate of WSU (Go Cougs!) and joined Gibson Bookkeeping in 2013. She keeps everyone here organized and on-track, looks over our shoulders, and generally makes sure you get what you need from us each month.
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Heike Flury
Senior Account Manager
Heike grew up skiing the Alps, has tackled the Ragnar, and likes to challenge herself in the world of Dressage. She moved to the PNW in 1999 from Germany, is married, has three great kids, two dogs, a horse, and the cutest cat ever!
FAVORITE QUOTE:
”Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.”
BACKGROUND:
Heike has worked in the financial industry for her entire career and began working with Gibson Bookkeeping in 2016. Her attention to detail, knowledge of QuickBooks, and ability to exceed expectations make her a dream to work alongside.
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Jamie Marr
Account Manager
Jamie studied Spanish at the University of Guadalajara and received her TEFL certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in Barcelona. Jamie grew up an avid skier, is married, has three amazing daughters, and a loyal but crazy Blue Heeler.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
”Being a little weird is just a natural side effect of being awesome!”
BACKGROUND:
Jamie is a Seattle native and received her Liberal Arts degree with a minor in Spanish from Western Washington University. She joined Gibson Bookkeeping in 2017.
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Sheila Gruber
Account Manager
Sheila was born and raised in Nebraska. She moved to Seattle with her husband, where she embraced the Pacific Northwest with delight. Coffee, mountains, hiking, and the Seahawks have all become a way of life. She loves her two kids, traveling, and gardening.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
" Not all who wander are lost."
BACKGROUND:
Sheila graduated with honors from Lincoln Christian University with a BA in Business Administration. She served as Treasurer on Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS) and has been balancing Gibson's clients' lives since 2020.
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Christy Gibson
Founder
Christy is a Northwest native, is married to a fantastic man, has three very cool adult children, and is grandma to three adorable cats. She enjoys yoga, mountain biking, skiing, taking long walks, and working in her yard and on her 1923 house.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
”People do not rise to the level of their ambitions, but fall to the level of their systems.”
BACKGROUND:
Christy received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Western Washington University. She has been certified through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers and is a Diamond-level Certified QuickBooks® ProAdvisor. She founded Gibson Bookkeeping in 2005.
Working With Us is as Easy as 1, 2, 3
We believe in building strong, lasting partnerships, which is why we take the time to truly understand your business before diving in. Our phased approach ensures we provide the right level of support while maintaining our commitment to premium service. Limiting the number of new clients we take on gives each business the attention and expertise it deserves.
1. Understanding Your Goals
This 15-30 minute conversation is all about you. We’ll discuss your business, challenges, and financial goals to determine how we can best support you. If we’re a good fit, we’ll move on to the next step to gain deeper insights into your financials.
2. Assessing Where You Are Now
We take a deep dive into your books to uncover what’s working, what’s not, and what’s possible. Using our 21-point financial checklist, we’ll evaluate your financial records, identify key areas for improvement, and ensure we have a clear path forward. This process also gives you a chance to experience our expertise firsthand. Once our review is complete, we’ll meet with you to walk through our findings, discuss next steps, and outline what’s needed to get your books in order.
3. Moving Forward with Confidence
The first step is to clean up your books and place you in a service package for a 90-day assessment period to ensure the right fit. After 90 days, we’ll confirm that your package meets your needs.
From there, we’ll provide ongoing financial support, so you can focus on growth, make informed decisions, and feel confident in your numbers.
By the end of this process, you’ll have clarity on your financials, a plan for moving forward, and a trusted partner to support your success.
Our bookkeeping solutions help business owners in Seattle, Bellevue, and beyond make informed financial decisions with confidence.
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Our bookkeeping solutions help business owners in Seattle, Bellevue, and beyond make informed financial decisions with confidence. ✦
Gibson Bookkeeping & Advisory is based in the Greater Seattle Area, serving businesses in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and surrounding communities.
Our Roadmap to Success
Forming your financial foundation to customized bookkeeping solutions and ongoing advisory support, we provide the tools and insights needed to achieve your goals and grow with confidence.
Let us be your partner on the path to success!
Set Up
Help you choose the right program
Customize the software
SYSTEMS
Clean Up
ORGANIZATION
Identify problem areas and fix them
Data organization and compliance
Training
KNOWLEDGE
Acquire new technical skills
Utilize modern tools
Bookkeeping
MAINTENANCE
Assign transactions to the chart of accounts
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Provide monthly close reports
Advisory
INSIGHTS
Comprehensive financial review
Customized reporting
Key Performance Indicators