Bookkeeper
/ˈbʊkˌkiːpər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who records the financial transactions and maintains the accounts of a business.
The bookkeeper updated the ledger with all recent sales and expenses.
Forms
- bookkeepers
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Commentary
In legal contexts, precise terminology differentiates a bookkeeper (records transactions) from an accountant (analyzes and reports financial data).
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