Synonyms for

Accountant

Verb / ʌˈkaʊntʌnt / Another word for accountant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An accountant is a person who keeps and inspects financial records.

Synonyms & similar words

controller comptroller bookkeeper auditor comptroller treasurer CPA

Synonyms by register

Formal

auditor bookkeeper comptroller financial analyst

Informal

bean counter number cruncher bookie

Antonyms

artist creator innovator entrepreneur visionary inventor

Common collocations

  • certified public accountant
  • chartered accountant
  • forensic accountant
  • tax accountant
  • management accountant
  • accountant general
  • accountant firm

Word family

noun accountancy
verb account
adjective accountable
adverb accountably

Usage note

While 'accountant' is a neutral term, 'bean counter' and 'number cruncher' are informal and can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation, implying a focus on trivial details.

Example sentences

  1. The accountant helped the company with their taxes.
  2. My mom is an accountant, and she helps people with their money.
  3. The government hired an accountant to look at their financial records.
  4. I want to be an accountant when I grow up.
  5. The accountant made sure that all the numbers were correct.

Quotes

  • An accountant is someone who knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing.
  • I'm an accountant. I'm not a psychic.
  • An accountant is a man who watches the battle from the safety of the hills and then comes down to bayonet the wounded.

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