1. people whose job is to keep records of the money that a business receives and spends

Examples

• The company hired two new bookkeepers to handle the increased workload.
• Small businesses often rely on part-time bookkeepers to manage their finances.
• The bookkeepers discovered several errors in last month’s accounts.
• Many bookkeepers now use computer software to track expenses and income.
• The audit revealed that the bookkeepers had been very thorough in their record-keeping.
• Professional bookkeepers must understand tax regulations and accounting principles.