Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Director of Accounting

Bushburg Properties Inc · New York, New York, United States

Core Responsibilities:

  • Financial Oversight & Operations:
    Supervise General Ledger, AP, AR, and Job Costing processes.
    Investigate and resolve any AR and AP issues that arise.
    Prepare monthly closing reports and supporting documentation.

  • Policy & Procedure Development:
    Recommend and establish policies for the company’s financial and business practices.

  • Process Improvement:
    Implement and maintain effective processes to enhance the close and reporting cycles, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

  • Financial Analysis:
    Perform analytical reviews of accounting operations from the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspectives.
    Evaluate overall financial health and performance from a business standpoint.

  • Payroll Management:
    Monitor and record payroll activities, including processing journal entries for payrolls.

  • Audit & Compliance:
    Oversee corporate audits and prepare annual financial statements for review by an external accounting firm.
    Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the company.

  • Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis:
    Provide ad-hoc analysis as required to assist the CFO with strategic decisions.

  • Financial Reporting & Compliance:
    Review and forward NY DBL/PFL payments to AP on a quarterly basis.

  • Team Management & Development:
    Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.
    Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages skill development and continuous learning.

  • Financial Compliance & Risk Management:
    Oversee financial compliance and risk management, ensuring strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
    Continuously monitor and manage potential financial risks.

  • Stakeholder Relationship Management:
    Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as investors and financial institutions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

  • Process Innovation & Efficiency:
    Drive process improvements and encourage innovation within the finance department to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.

  • Strategic Partnership:
    Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

  • Representation & Presentation:
    Represent the company in financial meetings and presentations to external stakeholders, conveying financial performance and strategic initiatives.

  • Confidentiality & Integrity:
    Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information, ensuring trust and discretion.

Requirements

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

  • CPA strongly preferred; MBA or Master’s in Accounting is a plus

Required Experience:

  • 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience required

  • At least 5–7 years in a leadership or management role

  • Prior experience in real estate, property management, multifamily, commercial, or mixed-use portfolios strongly preferred

  • Experience with NYC real estate accounting, CAM reconciliations, property-level financials, lease accounting, and working with multiple entities/LLCs preferred

  • Experience managing month-end close, audits, budgeting, and a team of accountants

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