Definitions

1. noun

A person who keeps financial records and prepares tax returns for others, or a professional skilled in accounting, typically qualified by examination as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

“The accountant helped us with our tax return and saved us a lot of money.”

2. verb

to keep financial records or prepare tax returns for (someone)

“The company accountant will account for all the expenses this quarter.”

3. verb

to be responsible for (something), especially a financial responsibility

“The manager will account for the missing funds.”