Senior Technical Revenue Accountant

Company Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Who you’ll work with:

When you join Arista as part of the Accounting and Finance team, you're becoming part of a team of industry experts and technical leaders. This role will report to the Director of Revenue. Our team prides itself on not just understanding basic accounting, but also on its ability to understand the business end to end and a true partner to various cross functional teams.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, FP&A, Billing, Operations, and Product teams to evaluate customer contracts and advise on revenue recognition implications under ASC 606.

• Interpret and apply ASC 606 to complex customer arrangements.
• Identify performance obligations, assess distinctness, determine standalone selling prices (SSPs), allocate transaction price, and evaluate timing of revenue recognition.
• Analyze contract modifications, renewals, extensions, and termination provisions under ASC 606.
• Research accounting guidance, evaluate alternatives, and draft formal technical accounting memos documenting conclusions and management judgment.

• Review and advise on non-standard contract terms including payment terms, rights of return, acceptance clauses, termination rights, concessions, pricing structures, and renewal options.
• Partner with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk to assess accounting implications during deal negotiations and provide guidance on compliant deal structuring.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on revenue recognition for new product launches and go-to-market initiatives.

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes related to revenue, deferred revenue, contract assets, and contract liabilities.
• Prepare and support revenue-related disclosures for SEC filings (Form 10-Q and 10-K) and other external reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls related to revenue recognition and contract review.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, technical memos, and responses to auditor inquiries.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance revenue accounting policies and procedures.
• Support implementation and optimization of revenue recognition systems and billing tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency, and accuracy of revenue processes as the business grows.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in:
  Public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm), and/or Revenue accounting or technical accounting at a public technology company.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and document ASC 606 conclusions, including drafting technical accounting memos.
• Experience analyzing complex customer contracts involving hardware and software components.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate accounting positions to management, auditors, and cross-functional partners.

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $85k to $135k. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location.

The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income…