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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Accounting Manager

Roofr · Remote - Canada

At Roofr, we’re obsessed with our customers. We constantly gather feedback to shape, prioritize, and launch the products they truly need. That’s what makes Roofr’s CRM special. We started by building essential sales tools like aerial roof measurements and digital sales proposals. But when our customers asked for a simple, affordable way to manage and scale their entire businesses, we listened. So, we created a CRM that connects these solutions—along with payments, material ordering, and more—into a seamless, powerful platform. With a clear roadmap ahead, we’re excited to continue expanding and leading the market with innovative products.

We have an amazing culture, strong financials, and best-in-class company metrics. It’s an exciting time to be part of an extraordinary startup that is already successful, yet still early enough to offer its team significant growth, equity, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

As an Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the company. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting - Controller, you’ll manage financial processes and ensure accuracy in our financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll get to do:

  • Manage the day-to-day accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, payroll, expenses, and taxation
  • Manage the month-end close for our Canadian and US entities, prepare timely and accurate consolidated financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, and other month-end functions including, reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, and preparing detailed plan-to-actual variance analysis
  • Responsible for managing financial year-end close procedures for our subsidiaries, including preparation of annual financial statements and coordination with external tax consultants
  • Assist the Director of Accounting - Controller in preparing financial statement note disclosures in accordance with US GAAP
  • Research and establish company-wide accounting policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance of financial and accounting related activities 
  • Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback
  • Contribute to ad hoc projects such as raising equity financing, forecasting and budgeting, and insurance renewals, among others

What you’ll bring to the role:

  • CPA designation required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive experience, ideally a combination of public accounting and industry
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
  • Experience with Netsuite is considered an asset

Who you are:

  • You have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • You have excellent analytical, problem solving, and decisions making skills
  • You have the ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels
  • You are proactive and a self-starter
  • You have the flexibility to work under time constraints and deadlines
  • You sweat the details
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments
  • You enjoy research and learning

Compensation Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 CAD

Our compensation ranges are built using multiple market benchmarks and reflect both the scope of the role and current market data. While many hires fall within the beginning to midpoint of the band to allow for growth over time, we tailor offers based on each candidate’s experience, seniority, and demonstrated impact.

🏠 What we offer (US + Canada)

When you join our team, you’re not just accepting a job. You’re making a career move. Here’s how we’ll support you in doing some of the most impactful work of your career:

🏝️ Vacation/Paid Time Off:

  • 1st week of employment is mandatory PTO! Start your journey with Roofr by decompressing and recharging - we will see you in week 2!
  • 1 Friday off per month (we call those our laundry days!)
  • Company wide paid shutdown for the week between Christmas and New Years
  • Flexible time off
  • 80% employer-paid benefits in the U.S. and 100% employer-paid premiums for Extended Healthcare and Dental in Canada
  • RRSP/401k match
  • Generous Parental Leave policy

🤝 Perks:

  • We host an annual company retreat with great team building activities
  • Ample learning and development opportunities to continue growing your career
  • Home office setup stipend
  • Internet and phone allowance
  • Remote first culture
  • Weekly Friday paydays!

🤖 AI Notice

At Roofr, we’re big fans of AI. It helps us write job descriptions that don’t put you to sleep, takes notes during interviews so we can actually listen, and even helps us track down awesome humans like you.

Feel free to use AI to prep, research, or get pumped up for your interview (we see you, ChatGPT power users 👀). But when it’s time to chat, we’d love to meet you, not your AI alter ego. Bring your real, unfiltered self, we promise we will too.

And don’t worry, a real, live human is behind every part of our process. Every application is reviewed by a real person, and you’ll always speak with real humans throughout the interview process. No bots, just good people ☺️

⚠️ Important Notice

We’ve been made aware of an individual impersonating Roofr using a fraudulent domain: roofrr.com (note the extra “r”). Our company takes the security and privacy of job applicants very seriously. We will never ask for payment, bank details, or personal financial information as part of the application process. All our legitimate job postings can be found on our official career site. Please be cautious of job offers that come from non-company email addresses, instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls.

To ensure your application is legitimate, please apply directly through our official careers page: https://roofr.com/careers.

If you receive any suspicious messages or have questions, reach out to us at [email protected].

Your safety and security are important to us — thank you for your vigilance!

Roofr is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in the workplace regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

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