bookkeeper
noun
book·keep·er
ˈbu̇k-ˌkē-pər 
: a person who records the accounts or transactions of a business
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Banks in the latter half of the 20th century were able to automate some of the tasks performed by accountants and bookkeepers, and the rise of the ATM initially reduced the number of bank tellers.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately her, that’s precisely what this office is — a bookkeeper.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Her father, Harry, worked as a manager at the family lumberyard, and her mother, Frances, was a church secretary and a bookkeeper.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Feb. 2026
The investigation determined the scheme included collecting checks and cash for various school clubs, which is normal for a bookkeeper, but then a certain amount would be converted for personal use.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately her, that’s precisely what this office is — a bookkeeper.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Her father, Harry, worked as a manager at the family lumberyard, and her mother, Frances, was a church secretary and a bookkeeper.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Feb. 2026
The investigation determined the scheme included collecting checks and cash for various school clubs, which is normal for a bookkeeper, but then a certain amount would be converted for personal use.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bookkeeper
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“Bookkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookkeeper. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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