bookkeeper

noun

Definition of bookkeepernext
as in recorder
a person whose job is to keep the financial records for a business questioned the bookkeeper about an entry in the accounts

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Recent Examples of bookkeeper In one instance, Brunel brought over four girls from the same Brazilian agency to Epstein, according to a deposition given by one of Brunel’s former bookkeepers, Maritza Vazquez. — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 21 May 2026 After Krug died in 1856, Joseph Schlitz, the company's bookkeeper, bought the company and renamed it. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 May 2026 Many afternoons after school, Annie worked alongside the agents, bookkeepers, and assistants, doing her homework or helping with the filing. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026 McCauley ran with a slate of board candidates that included Dianna Brooks, a former eight-year administrator and executive bookkeeper in the township office. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bookkeeper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bookkeeper
  1. recorder
  2. reporter
  3. secretary
  4. archivist
  5. registrar
  6. clerk
Noun
  • The Amazon Bee Pioneer, a tiny recorder worn as a wristband that listens and offers advice, was helpful for networking events.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • The board also will fund a new $15 million information technology system and related positions for the recorder.
    — Josh Kelety, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of recorder
Noun
  • The shooter is among the dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks told reporters at a news conference held Saturday night.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s a compilation of the latest reporting as of Friday night from The Athletic’s team of reporters as Monday’s trade deadline approaches.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of reporter
Noun
  • At one point during my tenure, my professional responsibilities included those of executive director, development director, communications director, program director and board secretary.
    — Patrick Riccards, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The race to replace Whitmer In the governor’s race, Michigan's secretary of state, Jocelyn Benson, seems poised to clench the Democratic nomination over Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
    — Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of secretary
Noun
  • Before archivists can preserve a record, the record must survive long enough to make it into their hands.
    — Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
  • Inside the company's archives, corporate archivist Virginia Angles preserves more than 120 years of Kellogg history, including some of the marketing ideas that helped make the brand a household name.
    — Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of archivist
Noun
  • In this cynical age, our local registrars of voters, usually one from each party, remain respected public officials.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers can review the creation date, registrar, paid registration period and privacy status.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of registrar
Noun
  • Joe Abruzzo, the current county manager, served as clerk when Israel was attacked three years ago.
    — Jake Shore, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The Johnson County district clerk could not immediately provide copies of the new indictments.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of clerk

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