Specifications include, but are not limited to: Accounting Services regarding the general operation of the Board. 3.1 The Board is seeking Offerors with extensive professional knowledge and experience in government accounting and experience with the State of South Dakota accounting system. 3.2 The successful applicant will display leadership and administrative abilities, as well as strong oral and written communication skills. 3.2.1 Superior communication, interpersonal, and writing skills; 3.2.2 Highly organized, self-directed, and able to direct multiple projects and people simultaneously; 3.2.3 Must work closely with and effectively communicate with all Board members and with the One-Call members, customers, and Legislators; 3.2.4 Must excel at being a cross-functional team player; 3.2.5 Must be very detail-oriented and maintain a high degree of accuracy; 3.2.6 Must be willing to work under occasionally rigorous deadlines and pressures; and 3.2.7 Must be able to demonstrate a good safety record. 3.3 The Contractor shall: 3.3.1 Prepare and submit cash receipts to the Board Treasurer; 3.3.2 Review Board vouchers for compliance with Board law; 3.3.3 Prepare and submit Board vouchers to the Board Auditor for payment; 3.3.4 Prepare financial reconciliations with Board’s accounting system monthly and send to Executive Director for review; 3.3.5 Reconcile monthly, cash receipts from the Board’s accounting system with the call center receipts; 3.3.6 Assist Board to prepare budget request; 3.3.7 Prepare documents for Board-wide financial statements; 3.3.8 Appear before Committees of the State Legislature, if requested; and 3.3.9 Perform other duties as requested by the Board.
