bookkeeper
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.
“The bookkeeper records every sale and expense.”
“After the accountant left, the small business hired a bookkeeper to manage the daily cash flow and payroll.”
“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.”
“Wong says she even did the company accounts on Sundays rather than pay for a bookkeeper because, at the time, saving the money mattered more than getting the day back.”
From book + keeper.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.