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
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bookkeeper
McCauley ran with a slate of board candidates that included Dianna Brooks, a former eight-year administrator and executive bookkeeper in the township office.
—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Hernan, the jockey who rode Miss Mindy to Romans’ first victory, is his bookkeeper.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
According to Village East co-op board vice president, Rachel, 57, a bookkeeper who asked to be identified by first name only, many building residents want a video intercom to prevent package theft and increase security.
—
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Rick’s wife, Judie, is the bookkeeper at the business, and their son Aaron is the vice president.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bookkeeper
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Hernan, the jockey who rode Miss Mindy to Romans’ first victory, is his bookkeeper.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
According to Village East co-op board vice president, Rachel, 57, a bookkeeper who asked to be identified by first name only, many building residents want a video intercom to prevent package theft and increase security.
—
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Rick’s wife, Judie, is the bookkeeper at the business, and their son Aaron is the vice president.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bookkeeper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bookkeeper
Noun
-
The airplane was not equipped with a crashworthy voice or data recorder, like those that record flight data on commercial planes, nor was it required to be, investigators said.
-
Dean Logan, the head of the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder/county clerk’s office, said his office is fighting to contain a wave of election misinformation, including some that is amplified by the White House.
Noun
-
Adriana Valasis, an N+ reporter in Mexico City who has covered World Cups and the Olympic Games, has seen firsthand how the Mexican national team lifted the fans’ spirits and brought Mexican society together.
-
Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
Noun
-
While the expiration of the enhanced ACA subsidies at the end of 2025 made insurance more expensive for millions of consumers, the HHS assistant secretary for planning and evaluation report cited efforts to crack down on improper signups.
-
Linda McMahon, the Education secretary, pitched the changes as a way to get more help to families of kids with disabilities.
Noun
-
Before archivists can preserve a record, the record must survive long enough to make it into their hands.
-
Inside the company's archives, corporate archivist Virginia Angles preserves more than 120 years of Kellogg history, including some of the marketing ideas that helped make the brand a household name.
Noun
-
Dean Logan, the head of the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder/county clerk’s office, said his office is fighting to contain a wave of election misinformation, including some that is amplified by the White House.
-
More voters registered Voter registration was up this year from the last primary, data from the county registrar show.
Noun
-
The city clerk is responsible for maintaining government records while assisting the mayor and City Council with administrative duties inside and outside council meetings.
-
The state this year abolished the job of the New Orleans criminal court clerk — merging it with another court clerk position.
Cite this Entry
“Bookkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookkeeper. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
