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bookkeeper

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbʊkˌkipɝ// UK //bˈʊkkiːpɐ// book·keep·er

n. a person who keeps a record of a business's money. They track every payment and receipt to make sure the books are balanced.

n. a person responsible for maintaining the financial records of a business or individual. Typically focuses on the day-to-day recording of transactions rather than the strategic analysis of financial data.


SIMPLE

The bookkeeper records every sale and expense.

CONTEXTUAL

After the accountant left, the small business hired a bookkeeper to manage the daily cash flow and payroll.

COMPLEX

While the bookkeeper ensures that the general ledger remains accurate, the financial director uses that data to forecast long-term growth and manage the company's overall debt.

Origin

From book + keeper.

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