bookkeeper

noun

book·​keep·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce bookkeeper (audio)
: a person who records the accounts or transactions of a business
bookkeeping noun

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Named for the bookkeeper who kept the correspondence, the Mulligan letters derailed Blaine’s nomination and haunted him for the rest of his career. Robert B. Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024 Adding payroll capabilities or soliciting help from a bookkeeper ($149 per month) still costs extra. PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024 Investing in a skilled bookkeeper, CFO or CPA to guide you through the financial aspects can be invaluable. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 The family moved to Baltimore, where Capone intended to become a bookkeeper—working the numbers on the right side of the law. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bookkeeper 

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bookkeeper was in 1555

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“Bookkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookkeeper. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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bookkeeper

noun
book·​keep·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce bookkeeper (audio)
: a person who keeps accounts for a business
bookkeeping noun
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