Bookkeeper in Santa Monica, California at Ready to Succeed

Who We Are

The average graduation rate from a four-year college in America is over 60%. However, it is only 20% for first-generation students and a mere 4% for foster youth. 25% of foster youth graduates will be homeless after graduation.

At Ready to Succeed, we are changing these ratios everyday, one student at a time.

Ready to Succeed (RTS) empowers foster youth college students to graduate, launch and accelerate their careers, and reach their full potential. We offer our RTS Scholars a unique combination of personalized college and career coaching, connections to industry professionals, placements in paid internships, and access to financial and mental health resources.

Our program is a proven path to career success.

The Bookkeeper helps ensure RTS’s financial operations are smooth, accurate, and mission-aligned. Reporting to our Accounting Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining records, supporting compliance, and helping our team thrive.

• Maintain precise financial records, including transaction entry, reconciliations, and month-end close using NetSuite
• Process accounts payable through RAMP with accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile activity between RAMP, Bill and NetSuite
• Support internal controls and accounting compliance
• Assist with monthly reports using NetSuite and QuickBooks
• Help with documentation and ad-hoc finance projects

• 2–5 years of bookkeeping experience (nonprofit experience is a plus!)
• Proficiency with NetSuite (required); QuickBooks and RAMP/Bill experience are helpful
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy
• Able to handle sensitive information confidentially
• A collaborative spirit and curiosity to learn

This is a full-time role, generally around 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. While we have a consistent weekly rhythm, we offer flexible scheduling after your 3-month onboarding period.

We’re currently working in a remote/hybrid structure, with occasional in-person meetings in the Los Angeles area. Our focus is on collaboration, impact, and creating space for deep work.

We’re all about supporting great people so they can do great work. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the RTS team:

• Annual bonus eligibility of up to 10% after your first year
• $650 annual cell phone stipend to keep you connected
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Health reimbursement benefit of $6,350/year (adjusted annually)

• 15 vacation days to start, growing to 25 with tenure
• 3 recharge weeks each year: one around July 4th, two at the end of December
• 11 federal holidays, plus your birthday off (or a personal day instead)

• We cover eligible health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket expenses through our reimbursement model (QSHERA – Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• A culture of support, purpose, and people-first values

• Hybrid and remote-first setup designed for balance and autonomy
• Flexible scheduling after your onboarding period

We’re a team that leads with heart. At RTS, we’re not just about checking boxes, we’re building a culture where everyone feels seen, supported, and able to do meaningful work that truly matters.

We celebrate diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and voices. We foster belonging, encourage curiosity, and hold space for real conversations. And we believe in doing excellent work without sacrificing your wellbeing.

Here, you’ll find:

• A mission you can be proud of
• Teammates who lift each other up
• Leadership that actually listens
• Room to grow, take risks, and be yourself

We’re committed to equity, inclusion and access, not just in how we hire, but in how we show up for each other every day.