Better support, clearer finances, and more headspace to focus on the work and the life that matter most to them. That is why we built Gibson Bookkeeping.
We believe small business owners deserve better.
Meet the Team Behind Your Financial Clarity
When you work with Gibson Bookkeeping, you are not handed off to whoever is available. You have people who know your business, follow your progress, and genuinely care about where you are headed.
We believe that accurate finances are only part of what we offer. The other part is peace of mind. Knowing your books are handled, your questions have a home, and someone is paying attention, so you do not have to.
Our goal is simple. We want you to have the clarity to lead your business and the freedom to enjoy your life outside of it.
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I am Christy Gibson, founder and CEO of Gibson Bookkeeping and Advisory.
I started this business because I wanted to raise a family while continuing to build a career I was proud of. In those early years, I was figuring out how to make both work without sacrificing one for the other. That experience shaped everything I built.
Our original tagline was Balancing Books, Balancing Lives. It reflected exactly where we were and exactly what I saw in the business owners around me. People who were pulled in every direction, trying to keep everything moving, and carrying more than they should have to.
Over time, our work evolved alongside our clients. What became clear was that they did not just need accurate books. They needed someone who could help them understand what their numbers were saying and use that clarity to make better decisions. They needed a partner, not just a bookkeeper.
That insight changed the direction of everything we do.
Today, we work with service-based businesses throughout the greater Seattle area. Our clients are experts in what they do, but they did not start their businesses to manage finances. They want to feel unburdened. They want clarity about where their business stands, confidence in the decisions they are making, and the headspace to focus on what truly matters. In their work and in their lives.
We have also built a team that reflects these same values. Many of our team members are raising families while building meaningful careers. Flexibility, trust, and doing work that matters are not just ideas here. They are part of how we operate every day.
I started this business to create a better way to work and live. That is still the foundation of everything we do.
Clarity to lead. Freedom to live.
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Founder and CEO
Christy is a Northwest native with a love for fresh air, old houses, and a good challenge. She’s married to a fantastic guy and has three awesome adult kids. Most mornings start with a gym session or a long walk. She also enjoys mountain biking, skiing, yoga, and working on her 1923 home.
She earned her Business Administration degree from Western Washington University, has been certified through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, and is a Diamond-level QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Christy founded Gibson Bookkeeping in 2005 with a mission to bring clarity, structure, and strategy to small business finances.
Just for Fun:
Are you a morning person, night owl, or somewhere in between?
I’m a solid mid-morning person.Podcasts or playlists?
Podcasts all the way.Favorite Quote:
"People do not rise to the level of their ambitions, but fall to the level of their systems."
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Client Advisory Manager
Jamie is a Seattle native with a love for language, learning, and all things food. She studied Spanish at the University of Guadalajara and earned her TEFL certificate in Barcelona before graduating from Western Washington University with a Liberal Arts degree and a minor in Spanish.
She joined Gibson Bookkeeping in 2017 and brings a great mix of precision, warmth, and personality to the team.
Just for Fun:
What’s your favorite TV show to binge or rewatch?
Top Chef is my favorite series to watch. Friends and The Big Bang Theory are my go-to reruns.What are your favorite dishes to cook?
Lasagna and Five Cheese Marinara sauce with tortellini.Favorite Quote:
“Being a little weird is just a natural side effect of being awesome!”
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Client Advisory Manager
Heike grew up in Germany and moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1999. She has three great kids, two dogs, a horse, and what she swears is the cutest cat ever. When she’s not working, she enjoys skiing, riding Dressage, and pushing herself with new challenges.
With a lifelong career in the financial industry, Heike joined Gibson Bookkeeping in 2016. Her attention to detail, deep QuickBooks knowledge, and high standards make her a trusted and valued member of the team.
Just for Fun:
If you weren’t working in bookkeeping, what would your dream job be?
Police officerWhat’s one app on your phone you can’t live without?
PaprikaFavorite Quote:
“Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.”
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They have always helped me keep my head above water so I could focus my energy on other parts of the business. Every single team member I have worked with is gold, super responsive and friendly in addition to truly knowing what they are doing.
Rachel
Consultant
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Deeply knowledgeable in small business bookkeeping and accounting, and also approachable, patient, and caring. It is such a rare combination. I have not only used their services myself but recommend Christy and her team every chance I get.
Sara
Marketing Agency
What It Looks Like to Work Together
Simple, clear, and built around where you are.
Before we dive in, we take the time to understand your business. What is working, what needs attention, and what level of support will actually make a difference. Here is what that process looks like.
A conversation about your goals
We start with a free consultation to learn about your business, where you are right now, and where you want to go. This helps us understand if we are a good fit and what working together should look like.
An honest look at where things stand
We take a close look at your books, identify what is working and what needs attention, and walk you through what we find. No judgment. Just a clear picture and a straightforward plan to get everything on track.
Moving forward with a clean foundation
We get your books accurate and organized, place you in the right level of support, and spend the first 90 days making sure everything is working as it should. After that, you have consistent monthly support and a team that knows your business.
By the end of this process, you will have clear financials, a plan moving forward, and someone in your corner. The weight you have been carrying does not have to follow you any further.
Real Results for Businesses Like Yours
"It is such a big relief to know they are watching over my books each month and that I do not have to worry about this aspect of my business anymore."
Simone
Mind-body Coach
The agent who was always closing deals but never closing the books.
She was great at her job. Clients loved her, deals were closing, and her business was growing. But the books kept getting pushed to the bottom of the list, and that quiet background stress of not really knowing where things stood never went away.
We took it off her plate entirely. Every month, her books are accurate, up to date, and handled. No catching up. No wondering if something was missed.
Now she focuses on her clients and her business, knowing everything behind the scenes is taken care of. The stress is gone. The clarity is there. And she has the headspace to do what she does best.
Ready to feel this same clarity in your business?