
Leilani Valencia
@leilanivalencia1
I investigate payment risk, recover funds, and strengthen financial controls in high-volume operations.
What I'm looking for
At DraftKings, I investigate payment discrepancies, ACH returns, chargebacks, suspicious activity, and account risk indicators while supporting audit and compliance reviews. I recovered approximately $900K by auditing dormant accounts and applying recovery procedures.
I bring deep financial operations experience spanning accounting, collections, reconciliation, and payment risk. I’ve strengthened controls, resolved account variances, and reduced past-due accounts receivable from 9% to 2% through analysis and consistent follow-up.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Investigate financial activity and account discrepancies to identify potential fraud indicators and mitigate financial risk. Recovered approximately $900K by auditing dormant accounts and applying recovery procedures.
Investigated customer accounts for fraud indicators, payment irregularities, chargebacks, and ACH return activity. Conducted transaction reviews and account analysis to identify suspicious financial behaviors and minimize loss exposure.
Staff Accountant
Global Foods Inc
May 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 3 months)
Reviewed financial documentation and payment activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls. Maintained accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for audit readiness.
Collections Specialist
YESCO
Jun 2019 - May 2020 (11 months)
Reviewed customer accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve payment issues. Conducted collections efforts on past due balances while researching and resolving customer account discrepancies.
Accounting Supervisor / AP & AR Clerk
Brady Industries
Sep 2010 - Jun 2019 (8 years 9 months)
Progressed from Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk to Accounting Supervisor through demonstrated accuracy, leadership, and financial operations experience. Reduced past due accounts receivable from 9% to 2% through accounts analysis, discrepancy resolution and consistent collection efforts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Carlow University
Master of Science, Fraud & Forensic Accounting
Master's of Science in Fraud & Forensic Accounting from Carlow University, completed in 2023.
H&R Block
Tax Pro Certification, Tax
Tax Pro Certification from H&R Block, completed in 2021.
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with an Accounting focus from the University of Phoenix, completed in 2012.
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