bookkeeper

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 Officers didn’t believe him until Walter led them to the apartment of Blanche Cousin, a pretty bookkeeper from Idaho. Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025 Valorie Moser, a former bookkeeper, is scheduled to be sentenced a few days after Pratt. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025 Yale’s bookkeeper was employed until the end of 2024 and kept financial records in accordance with standard accounting practices. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2025 After Vito was fired by the alarm company she was employed as a bookkeeper at a law firm in Hartford. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookkeeper
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Noun
  • After reviewing the data, ICC officials are recommending the installation of new automatic flashing light signals, gates with bells, an event recorder, a remote monitor and constant warning track circuits, according to a report prepared by inspectors.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
  • One major fan of the recorder in its Renaissance reign?
    Abigail Covington, NPR, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • These figures include single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes. Reach growth and development reporter Matthew Glowicki at mglowicki@courier-journal.com or 502-582-4000.
    Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
  • Regional politics reporter Erin Glynn can be reached at eglynn@enquirer.com, @ee_glynn on X or @eringlynn on Bluesky.
    Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Nicholas Kent is President Donald Trump's pick to serve as under secretary in the Department of Education.
    Chris Quintana, USA Today, 26 July 2025
  • Records show the parcel is one of two adjoining plots of land owned by Machado and his wife, Tammy, who works in the Sheriff’s Office as a legal secretary.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Those include state secretary, acting administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development, acting archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration, and acting national security adviser.
    Zach LaChance, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2025
  • At Marriott, archivist and historian Katie Dishman offered a similar view.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • But booking a historical hotel or Airbnb rental with a storied past—tales of tenants, centuries-old architecture, or whatever else might land a property on a local registrar—is the difference between a simple spot to snooze at night and your next dinner party conversation.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2025
  • Ballots had to be postmarked by Tuesday and must arrive by May 13 to be counted, according to the registrar’s office.
    Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • This job typically requires a high school diploma and basic computer skills, but many office clerks learn on the fly.
    Sarah Bregel, Parents, 23 July 2025
  • In addition, legislation to provide relief funding to those recovering from the storms will be discussed, according to a proclamation by Abbott, which was read by a clerk during the legislative session.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2025

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“Bookkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookkeeper. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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