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Michelle Gibbons

Fountain,CO

Summary

Senior Accounting Manager with extensive experience at Ginkgo Bioworks, specializing in financial accuracy and efficiency through expert use of NetSuite. Proven track record of successful audit completions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Demonstrated expertise in GAAP compliance and team mentorship, significantly driving organizational success. Career goals include further enhancing financial operations and leading innovative accounting initiatives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounting Manager

Ginkgo Biowork
Boston, MA
06.2021 - Current
  • Assist the Controller with monthly financial close by overseeing general ledger functions, including reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, and month-end closing processes.
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Prepare monthly expense analyses and explain trends/variances.
  • Maintain sub-ledgers and other supporting schedules.
  • Assisted and ensured the successful completion of quarterly and annual audits, managing relationships with external auditors.
  • Lead weekly meetings with finance staff to discuss current workloads and performance metrics.
  • Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Provided support during tax filing season by preparing necessary documents such as 1099s.

Accounts Payable Manager

Ginkgo Biowork
Boston, MA
07.2018 - 06.2021
  • Oversee the accounts payable team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. Provided training, mentorship, and guidance.
  • Entered invoices on time and ensured they matched purchase orders and receipts.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding complex billing issues or payment inquiries.
  • Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
  • Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
  • Analyzed various cost savings opportunities related to the accounts payable process.
  • Implemented and maintained accounts payable software and systems, improving efficiency.
  • Managed credit card programs including issuing cards and reconciling monthly statements.
  • Calculated month-end accrual entries.

Senior Revenue Accountant

NantHealth
Boston, MA
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated with internal auditor to develop internal controls for SOX compliance.
  • Recognized business contracts and revenue in line with company policies, procedures, GAAP, and SAB 104.
  • Updates and verifies deferred revenue and costs, consistently reconciling with general ledger.
  • Generates invoices for recurring transactional and subscription-based customers.
  • Acts as liaison with external auditors for revenue transactions and reporting.
  • Examined revenue recognition schedules during customer contract renewals.
  • Supervised Staff Accountant.

Revenue Accountant & Billing Specialist

NaviNet, Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Company Overview: (acquired by NantHealth)
  • Reviewed all Professional Services revenue to ensure accurate recognition in accordance with previously concluded guidance ASC 605/606 and customer agreements
  • Reviewed and formally document all material revenue generating transactions in accordance with the company policies
  • Worked closely with Sales, Legal, Operations, and the CFO to ensure any issues with customer contracts, statements of work, or invoicing are identified and addressed appropriately in advance of execution
  • Maintained, monitored, and reconciled the company's deferred revenue and unbilled receivables accounts
  • Responsible for invoicing all customers via invoice, cash sales, and ACHs
  • (acquired by NantHealth)

Senior Accountant

NaviNet, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Provided timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecast/budget; provided corrective action recommendations to the VP of Finance and CFO
  • Recorded and reconciled payroll, payroll taxes, 401K, and benefits related G/L accounts, and resolved any discrepancies
  • Reconciled fixed assets, record depreciation, sale of and retirement of assets
  • Review, code and post payables, conduct bi-weekly check runs
  • Provided variance analysis for budget to actual monthly review
  • Reconciled and maintained balance sheet accounts
  • Provided assistance in month end closings and preparing monthly financial statements
  • Handled all accounts receivables, accounts payables, and cash entries
  • Uphold purchase order policy while adhering to department budgets
  • Integral role in the implementation and role out of the new ERP system (NetSuite)
  • Contributed to annual and periodic audits
  • Involved in mentor program to assist with the promotion and growth of other employees

Staff Accountant

Earthwatch
10.2011 - 12.2011
  • Company Overview: (contractor)
  • Performed assigned month-end closing activities such as revenue and expense journal entries
  • Performed accounting related to payroll, taxes and benefits
  • Prepare and reviewed supporting schedules related to monthly and annual financial statement
  • Contributed to the external audit process by preparing schedules and answering inquiries
  • (contractor)

Staff Accountant

Nuance Communications
02.2011 - 06.2011
  • Company Overview: (contractor)
  • Performed monthly accounting functions and excel-based financial analysis for the corporate level of a $1.2 billion company in a fast paced financial services and software development industry
  • Prepared journals, G/L reconciliations necessary to provide timely, efficient month and quarter end closing utilizing an Oracle-based financial system
  • (contractor)

Acquisition Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Rhode Island
11.1999 - 10.2010
  • Performed monthly and quarterly accounting functions for mid-sized business in the rental car industry including receivables, payables, G/L account postings, accruals, closing as well as analysis and reconciliation, prepared financial statements and budgets
  • Reported findings to management and worked with a team to develop and implement an efficient process which significantly reduced personnel cost

Staff Accountant

Marathon House
11.1998 - 10.1999
  • Compiled papers necessary to complete audits
  • Worked closely with the State of Rhode Island to ensure proper funding for budget for Non-Profit Co
  • Assisted in processing weekly payroll
  • Responsible for G/L, accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliation

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting

Johnson & Wales University
05.1998

Skills

  • NetSuite
  • Coupa
  • Nexonia
  • Peoplesoft
  • Microsoft Office
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Variance analysis
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Internal controls
  • Audit support
  • Staff training
  • GAAP
  • Fixed asset management
  • General ledger management
  • Month-end closing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Accounting Manager

Ginkgo Biowork
06.2021 - Current

Accounts Payable Manager

Ginkgo Biowork
07.2018 - 06.2021

Senior Revenue Accountant

NantHealth
07.2017 - 07.2018

Revenue Accountant & Billing Specialist

NaviNet, Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2017

Senior Accountant

NaviNet, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2016

Staff Accountant

Earthwatch
10.2011 - 12.2011

Staff Accountant

Nuance Communications
02.2011 - 06.2011

Acquisition Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Rhode Island
11.1999 - 10.2010

Staff Accountant

Marathon House
11.1998 - 10.1999

Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting

Johnson & Wales University

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