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bookkeeper

A person who records the daily financial transactions of a business or organizationk, such as sales, purchases, receipts and payments.  The bookkeeper also prepares financial statements, such as the trial balance, which are then used by accountants to create the accountant's report. 

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

A person who records financial data in the financial records of a business. Compare: accountant

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:12 pm