Definition of bean counter
bean counter
- a person in charge of the money.
by Luther, Dec 10 2002 (Edit definition)
- usually derogatory;of someone interested in cost or income only and having no knowledge or interest in how thier decision negatively impacts the final result.
by Doug, Apr 13 2005 (Edit definition)
- accountant.
by Jane M., Camberley, Surrey, UK, Oct 19 2005 (Edit definition)
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