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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Billing & Accounts Receivable Analyst

Pitchbookdata · London, England, United Kingdom

At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. 

Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.

If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. 

About the Role:

At PitchBook, employees are our customers, and customers are king! The Finance team handles everything “money” at PitchBook including accounting, quote-to-cash, payroll, compliance, and budgeting for our fast-paced and growing company. The team supports the growth of PitchBook by providing actionable insights on the company’s financial health, all while working with a fun, energetic team!

The Billing & Collections Analyst is involved in all areas of the accounts receivable process. This ranges from assisting the sales teams with billing questions, invoicing clients, and reaching out to clients with past due invoices.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Review contracts for revenue and billing compliance
  • Create invoice and revenue schedules for signed contracts
  • Collaborate with sales to address billing and customer set-up inquiries
  • Complete contract and billing updates and changes
  • Respond to customer and employee inquiries regarding billing and collections
  • Communicate remittance information to outsourced cash application team
  • Contact clients and resolve past-due invoices
  • Submit invoices in client AP portals
  • Support customer phone inquiries
  • Compile documentation for third party collection submissions
  • Ensure billing and collection notes are up to date and complete
  • Ensure clean master data through collaboration with corporate teams
  • Assist with month-end closing duties
  • Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors 
  • Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested 

Skills and Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of previous successful experience in an Accounts Receivable role
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines at times, and in an ever changing/dynamic environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
  • Accounting Degree preferred
  • Functional knowledge of Revenue 606 preferred
  • Experience with Salesforce and Oracle preferred
  • High curiosity and a growth mindset preferred
  • Must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits at PitchBook:

Physical Health            

  • Private medical insurance
  • Dental scheme
  • Additional medical wellness incentives 
  • Life cover

Emotional Health 

  • Paid sabbatical program after four years
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Education subsidies
  • Robust training programs on industry and soft skills 
  • Minimum 25 days annual leave and volunteer days

Social Health 

  • Employee resource groups
  • Company-wide events
  • Employee referral bonus program  
  • Quarterly team building events

Financial Health 

  • 10% Pension contribution
  • Income protection
  • Shared ownership employee stock program 
  • Transportation stipend

*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.