the accounts department is headed by the financial controller who as a key member of the management team.can guide the hotel to an increasing profitability through better control and asset management.in addition this department is responsible for monitoring all of the
financial activities of a hotel.examples include overseeing accounts receivable,accounts payable,payroll,and cost control systems of the hotel;keeping records of assets,liabilities and financial transaction of the hotel;preparing the monthly profit-and-loss statement,coordinating with purchasing department and information technology department,and handling guests inquiries about billing.