Scott Bailey
About Scott Bailey
Scott Bailey is an Accounting & Analysis Manager at Primerica, where he supervises a team of staff accountants and oversees payroll and benefits accounting. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a Master of Science in Accounting from American University.
Work at Primerica
Scott Bailey has been employed at Primerica since 2017, serving as the Accounting & Analysis Manager, Accounting Manager, and Staff Accountant. In this role, he supervises a team of four Staff Accountants, focusing on payroll and benefits accounting, as well as reconciling over 100 cash accounts. He directly reports to the Senior Vice President and has been instrumental in enhancing the financial reporting and reconciliation processes within the company.
Education and Expertise
Scott Bailey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a Master of Science in Accounting from American University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in accounting and financial analysis, which he applies in his current managerial role at Primerica.
Background
Before joining Primerica, Scott Bailey worked at U.S. Bank as a Securities Specialist and Universal Banker from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts as a Banquet Beverage Manager, where he developed skills in team management and financial oversight. His diverse work history contributes to his comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry.
Achievements
During his tenure at Primerica, Scott Bailey has been promoted twice within three years, reflecting his contributions and leadership capabilities. He successfully initiated a project to transition the office from Oracle financial software to Workday and Blackline, which improved financial reporting and reconciliation processes. Additionally, he played a key role in saving the company over $15,000 annually by increasing the dollar amount threshold for stop payments.