Accounting Clerk

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is looking to hire some Travel Clerks/Accounting Clerks
. You will provide essential administrative and technical support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Travel Office.
This position plays a key role in assisting Government travelers, who historically generate up to 5,000 travel authorizations and corresponding vouchers annually. The role requires a solid understanding of official Government travel regulations, the Defense Travel System (DTS), and standard accounting procedures.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fastpaced, evolving environment. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential.

Job is onsite in Panama City, Florida.

• Review DTS travel authorizations and vouchers for completeness, accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), DoD 7000.14R, and Navy/NSWC PCD travel policies.
• Process virtual conference travel in DTS using the same standards as inperson travel.
• Correct inaccurate or noncompliant DTS documents without altering the scope of travel or conference attendance.
• Provide “howto” guidance on DTS and Government travel requirements via phone, email, or in person during business hours (0700–1630, Monday–Friday).
• Assist travelers in completing authorizations and vouchers using Governmentprovided systems.
• Provide copies of Travel Advisories and answer questions regarding TDY travel, leave in conjunction with travel, and rental car usage.
• Supply travelers, approving officials, or Employee Services personnel with requested authorization or voucher information.
• Research travel cost estimates using Government designated tools such as SATO and DTMO TraX.
• Generate travel authorizations and vouchers in DTS and prepare paper orders/vouchers when required.
• Create Purchase Requests for nonDTS travel orders in NERP.
• Obtain and maintain NERP access to:
  • Maintain access to additional Navy/NAVSEA systems such as SharePoint and PCD Web.
  • Archive official travel records in accordance with SECNAV M5210.1 CH1 and the Navy’s records management system (currently HPERM).
  • Answer traveler questions regarding receipt requirements and proper upload procedures in DTS.
  • Generate and analyze DTS reports, notifying travelers of required corrections or actions (e.g., unsubmitted vouchers, rejects, unused tickets).
  • Review Government Official Passport application documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Update logs tracking actual costs for crossorganizational travelers and conference reimbursements.

• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a thorough background check (Public Trust).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret and apply travel and accounting policies, methods, and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction across NSWC PCD.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced, dynamic environment.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Experience supporting Government travel operations or working in a DoD travel office.
• Preferred working knowledge of:
  • Defense Travel System (DTS)
  • Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Familiarity with Navy/NAVSEA financial and administrative systems.