Refers to a person responsible for financial accounts, especially in military or official contexts. Often used in titles like 主計官 (paymaster/accountant officer).
He served as a paymaster in the navy.
The accountant officer manages the budget.
He serves as the paymaster on the ship.
経理 refers to the everyday bookkeeping or accounting work of a company, whereas 主計 is an official title for the person responsible for accounts, typically in military or governmental organizations.
出納 focuses narrowly on the receiving and disbursing of money, while 主計 covers the broader role of managing and overseeing an organization's finances.
Budget Bureau
Compound of 主 (chief, main) and 計 (measure, plan, account). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has been used in Japanese military and official contexts for financial officers.