I. ə-ˈkau̇n-t ə nt noun
Date: 15th century
1. : one that gives an account or is accountable
2. : one who is skilled in the practice of accounting or who is in charge of public or private accounts
• ac·coun·tant·ship -t ə n(t)-ˌship noun
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
obsolete : accountable , answerable
I stand accountant for as great a sin — Shakespeare