bookkeeper

noun

book·keep·er | \ˈbu̇k-ˌkē-pər

Definition of bookkeeper

: a person who records the accounts or transactions of a business

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Mildred was a bookkeeper, avid canasta player, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. — Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 7/10," 10 July 2018 There are skills mismatches and geographical mismatches—not everybody is qualified to be a bookkeeper for example, and an unemployed worker in Pittsburgh can’t easily fill a job in Indianapolis. — Justin Lahart, WSJ, "Economic Milestone: There Is a Job for Everyone Who Wants One," 8 May 2018 Shell, 42, a bookkeeper from Batesville, Ark., was said to have a three-day supply of medicine with him. — Lindsey Bever, ajc, "The dramatic and tragic rescue of explorers trapped in a cave — 53 years ago in America," 10 July 2018 Irma graduated from Weaver High school and worked as a bookkeeper. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Irma Edelson," 1 July 2018 She was known for her strong work ethic, retiring at age 76 having been employed at various companies as a bookkeeper. — Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 7/1," 1 July 2018 His mother, Virginia (Gray) Peck, was a homemaker who also worked as a bookkeeper at the store. — Richard Sandomir, BostonGlobe.com, "Richard Peck, 84, acclaimed author for young readers," 28 May 2018 Ethyl had a variety of occupations during her life including labor and delivery nurse and bookkeeper, but none so dear to her as her most cherished role of mother and grandmother. — OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 7/5," 5 July 2018 His mother, Virginia (Gray) Peck, was a homemaker who also worked as a bookkeeper at the store. — Richard Sandomir, BostonGlobe.com, "Richard Peck, 84, acclaimed author for young readers," 28 May 2018

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