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Accountant

UK /["/əˈkaʊntənt/"]/US /["/əˈkaʊntənt/"]/

Definition

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

In simple words: A person whose job is to keep financial records.

Examples

We talked to the company’s chief accountant.
the investigating accountant’s report

Usage notes

Use 'accountant' in professional or business contexts. It may not be appropriate in casual conversations about jobs unless relevant.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'counting' money – that’s what an accountant does.

Collocations

certified public
chartered
professional

Synonyms

financial officer
auditor
bookkeeper
CPA
finance professional

Antonyms

spender
wasteful person

Common mistakes

Confused with 'account' as a verb.
Using 'accountant' in place of 'bookkeeper', which is a different role.
Incorrectly pluralizing as 'accountants' when referring to one person.