An accountant is a professional who specializes in financial management and record-keeping. An accountant may take on many roles, such as an EXAMINER, COMPTROLLER, CALCULATOR, ANALYST, ACTUARY, CLERK, AUDITOR, BOOKKEEPER, CPA, beancounter, and numberscruncher. An EXAMINER is responsible for examining financial records and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. A COMPTROLLER is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of an organization. A CALCULATOR is someone who specializes in performing calculations related to financial matters. An ANALYST is someone who evaluates financial data and provides advice and recommendations. An ACTUARY is someone who assesses risk and uses mathematics and statistics to calculate insurance premiums. A CLERK is someone who maintains financial records and documents. An AUDITOR is someone who reviews financial records and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. A BOOKKEEPER is someone who records financial transactions. A CPA is a certified public accountant who is licensed to provide accounting services. A beancounter is a slang term for an accountant. A numberscruncher is someone who specializes in analyzing large amounts of numerical data.