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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Sr. Manager, Accounting

Dialpad · Denver, US

About Dialpad
Dialpad is the leading AI-powered customer communications platform, transforming how businesses communicate with their customers. More than 50,000 companies around the globe — including Netflix, RE/MAX, Uber, Randstad, and Tractor Supply — rely on Dialpad to build stronger customer connections using real-time, AI
-driven insights. Visit dialpad.com to learn more.

Being a Dialer
At Dialpad, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working toward our shared mission of making our customers and their employees wildly successful. We believe that every conversation matters, and we're elevating each one with a platform that drives real-time insights and automation for our customers.

We thrive on continuous evolution, where every employee leverages industry-leading AI to constantly refine our platform and our own skills. We seek individuals who not only meet our high standards but go beyond them. Our ambition is significant, and achieving it requires a team that operates at the highest level. We look for individuals who are not just ambitious but who also possess the traits that are fundamental to our success: Scrappy, Curious, Optimistic, Persistent, and Empathetic.

Your role
As the Sr. Manager of Accounting, you will be directly responsible for managing a high-performing global accounting team. You will lead the team through accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP by coordinating and reviewing accounting for fixed assets, prepaids, leases, payables, and accrued expenses, and reviewing monthly results in partnership with the greater Finance organization.

Additionally, you will oversee the accounts payable and expense management team and drive effective partnerships with 3rd-party accounting firms for international accounting. This is a key role in defining optimal processes with AI transformation, system improvements, and implementing appropriate internal controls for efficiency and accuracy. 

This hybrid position reports to our Sr. Director, Accounting and has the opportunity to be based in one of our US based hubs, including San Ramon, Austin, Tempe and Denver.

What you’ll do

  • Lead the month-end financial close process and ensure accurate and complete recording of transactions under US GAAP, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations, and internal financial reporting.
  • Coordinate accounting for Dialpad’s international subsidiaries with the assistance of local 3rd-party accounting teams and maintain the reconciliation of intercompany accounts and payments 
  • Reconcile and manage fixed assets, prepaids, leases, payables, accrued expenses, and other asset and liability accounts.
  • Lead the implementation and adoption of a new Procure-to-Pay system and process.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processes through an AI-first lens.
  • Manage and mentor accountants and accounts payable staff for continuous growth and career development.
  • Work with external auditors to complete ongoing compliance requirements and assist in the preparation of US GAAP compliant financial statements and related disclosures.
  • Create and document accounting month-end close policies and procedures for the GL team.
  • Lead as the subject matter expert within the current accounting software environment (NetSuite) and directly assist with implementation projects for new modules, workflows, and processes.
  • Embrace and lead AI transformation within the Accounting organization.
  • Recognize and clearly communicate actionable opportunities for process improvements across the organization 
  • Assist in the implementation of new policies and procedures and lead ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills you’ll bring

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience including 3+ years of management experience in financial close and procure-to-pay processes.
  • CPA or equivalent is a must. Big 4 audit experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
  • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to use them to manage a multi-national team in a high-growth environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to identify process improvements and make recommendations.
  • Ability to manage priorities while working under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail, organized, and a strong work ethic.
  • Positive self-starter with a high level of ethics and integrity.
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar software and their implementations preferred.

For exceptional talent based in Denver, CO the target base salary range for this position is posted below. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Colorado Salary Range
$134,500$170,500 USD

We believe in investing in our people. Dialpad offers competitive benefits and perks, alongside a robust training program that helps you reach your full potential. We have designed our offices to be inclusive, offering a vibrant environment to cultivate collaboration and connection. Our exceptional culture, recognized repeatedly as a certified Great Place to Work, ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role and you possess the fundamental traits, the drive, and strong ambition we seek, but your experience doesn’t satisfy every qualification, we encourage you to apply. 

Dialpad is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, free of discrimination and harassment.