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

Voyagertechnologiesinc · Denver, CO

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. 

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies 

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

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Job Summary: 

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will primarily support billing, accounts receivable, and cash collection activities for our subsidiary portfolio, while also assisting with accounts payable processing and weekly disbursement cycles. The Staff Accountant will report to the Manager of Revenue Accounting and play a key role in ensuring timely invoicing, effective customer follow-up, and accurate financial records.

This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to support operational and financial objectives.

Responsibilities: 

Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Collections (Approximately 50%-75%)

  • Prepare and issue accurate and timely customer invoices in accordance with contractual terms.
  • Monitor accounts receivable balances and proactively follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices.
  • Support cash application and reconciliation of incoming payments.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and customer inquiries.
  • Maintain supporting documentation for billing and collection activities.
  • Assist in improving billing and collection processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Accounts Payable and Cash Disbursements (Approximately 25% - 50%)

  • Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and documentation.
  • Support weekly payment runs, including ACH, wire, and check disbursements.
  • Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries.
  • Assist with reconciliations related to payables and cash accounts.

General Accounting

  • Support the integration of newly acquired companies and adoption of Company accounting policies
  • Work hands on with the Revenue team and Segment  Controllers for accounting compliance within the business
  • Support general ledger accounting practices in order to ensure timely and accurate accounting

Internal Controls

  • Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
  • Support the execution and documentation of internal controls in compliance with company standards.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements while maintaining a strong control environment.

Financial Reporting

  • Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Support preparation of financial reports and management deliverables as needed.

Audit Support

  • Provide documentation and analysis to support internal and external audits.
  • Assist in responding to auditor inquiries and requests in a timely manner.
  • Maintain organized records to support audit readiness.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of general accounting experience.
  • Understanding of U.S. GAAP.
  • Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience with accounts receivable, billing, or collections.
  • Experience with accounts payable processes.
  • Exposure to multi-entity or subsidiary accounting environments.
  • NetSuite proficiency
  • Experience with the aerospace industry.

Please click “Apply” to submit your application. 

The salary range represents the base salary range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors. Those include but are not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence. 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. 

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