Bookkeeper

/ˈbʊkˌkiːpər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person whose job is to record the financial transactions of a business.

The bookkeeper meticulously entered all the receipts and invoices into the accounting system.

A person responsible for maintaining the financial records of an organization.

As the bookkeeper for the nonprofit organization, she ensured that all donations were accounted for properly.

An individual who keeps track of business accounts and performs related duties.

After hiring a skilled bookkeeper, the company saw a significant improvement in its financial organization.

Derived from 'book' referring to financial records and 'keeper' meaning someone who manages or maintains.

keep the books

To maintain financial records of a business.

cook the books

To falsify financial records.

in the books

Recorded as a financial transaction.

accounting

The process of recording financial transactions.

ledger

A book or other collection of financial accounts.

finance

The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

Numbers geek

She’s a real numbers geek, always balancing the books perfectly.

Money manager

He’s the money manager for our group, making sure we stay within budget.