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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Staff Accountant

Remi · Lehi, UT

Location: Lehi, Utah — FT In-Office
Reports to: Accounting Manager

About Remi

Remi is a fast-growing, venture-backed company scaling our finance and accounting function. We’re building a high-rigor close, cleaning up years of general ledger activity, and preparing for an external audit while transitioning from QBO to a scalable ERP. If you love clean workpapers, clear tie-outs, and learning by doing, you’ll fit right in.

Role Summary

You’ll be a core contributor to our monthly close and audit readiness. Day-to-day, you’ll prepare and own reconciliations, book and document journal entries, support AR/AP workflows, and assemble audit-ready PBCs. You’ll work closely with the Accounting Manager to standardize processes, improve data quality, and shorten the close.

What you’ll do

Close & G/L (Primary)

  • Prepare and own balance-sheet reconciliations (cash, AR/AP, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals/deferrals); maintain roll-forward schedules with clear tick-marks and support.

  • Post recurring and ad-hoc journal entries with documentation and approvals; maintain a clean audit trail.

  • Perform monthly flux analysis and investigate variances; propose corrections with clear rationale.

  • Maintain a standardized workpaper package each month (index, naming conventions, sign-offs).

Audit & Controls

  • Build PBC packages (reports, tie-outs, samples) and respond to auditor requests with accuracy and speed.

  • Follow and help improve close checklists, review workflows, and evidence retention standards.

AR/AP Rotations

  • Support billing, cash application, and collections reporting; help resolve unapplied cash and short-pays.

  • Process vendor bills, assist with payment runs, and ensure correct coding, approvals, and cut-off.

Systems & Data

  • Work in QuickBooks Online while helping test and document processes for our ERP transition.

  • Reconcile data between internal systems/subledgers and the G/L; surface mismatches early.

Cross-functional

  • Partner with Operations and the Technical Accounting lead to ensure clean cut-off for revenue and costs.

  • Communicate clearly—brief write-ups, crisp summaries, and proactive status updates.

What you’ll learn / growth path

  • Master building audit-quality workpapers and recon programs.

  • Exposure to ERP implementation.

  • Clear advancement path to Senior Accountant (lead reconciliations, reviewer responsibilities, process ownership).

Qualifications

Must-have

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or 1+ year relevant accounting experience including internships).

  • Solid grasp of GAAP basics (accruals, deferrals, revenue/cost cut-off) and how they show up in entries and reconciliations.

  • Excel/Sheets proficiency: SUMIFS, INDEX/XMATCH, PivotTables, text functions, and error-handling.

  • Strong attention to detail; you enjoy finding the $0.01 and explaining the “why.”

  • Clear written communication and an organized approach to documentation.

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in a high-growth company or public accounting.

  • Familiarity with QuickBooks Online.

  • Basic BI/SQL or reconciliation automation exposure (not required).

Tools you’ll use

  • QuickBooks Online (transitioning to a scalable ERP)

  • Google Sheets/Excel, Google Drive

  • Bill Pay/Expensing tools (Ramp)

Success in your first 90 days

  • Month 1: Own a set of BS reconciliations with reviewed, audit-ready workpapers.

  • Month 2: Zero aged recon breaks >30 days; accurate recurring JEs with documented support.

  • Month 3: Deliver a complete close binder section end-to-end and lead at least one process improvement (e.g., template, checklist, or automation).

Benefits

  • Lunch stipend: $20/day

  • Unlimited PTO

  • 401(k): 5% company match

  • Health coverage: 100% paid medical; dental/vision plans

  • Parental leave: 100% paid

  • Cell phone credit: $100/month

Why join Remi?

You’ll learn fast, ship real improvements, and see your work in the financials every month. If you’re organized, curious, and motivated to grow into a Senior Accountant and beyond, we’d love to meet you.

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