Staff Accountant - Assets

Overview

Coborn’s is looking for a Staff Accountant
- Fixed Asset to take the lead on the full lifecycle of our capital investments — from the moment a project is approved to the day an asset is retired. You’ll oversee fixed assets, Construction in Progress (CIP), and equipment leases with precision and purpose.

This is a high-impact, highly visible role where your expertise truly matters. You’ll help ensure capital spend is approved, tracked, capitalized, depreciated, and retired in accordance with GAAP and company policy — while partnering with Accounting, Finance, Project Managers, and Operations to bring clarity, governance, and insight to every major investment decision.

• Own and support the Capital Acquisition Request (CAR) process to ensure capital spend is properly approved, documented, and tracked.
• Serve as the go-to expert on capitalization and lease accounting policy, guiding teams on capital vs. expense decisions.
• Build and maintain strong controls to safeguard company assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Monitor and manage Construction in Progress (CIP), ensuring projects are capitalized accurately and on time.
• Partner with Project Managers and operational leaders to track budgets, timelines, and project performance.
• Provide proactive insight when projects approach key milestones or exceed approved budgets.
• Own the fixed asset subledger and ensure accurate month-end reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Record depreciation, asset transfers, retirements, and capitalization entries.
• Maintain roll forwards for CIP, fixed assets, depreciation, and leases.
• Oversee property tax accounting, accruals, and payments.
• Manage the full lease lifecycle, including new leases, renewals, modifications, and terminations (ASC 842).
• Maintain accurate asset inventory and identify aging, impaired, or obsolete assets.
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and support internal, external, and governmental audits.
• Deliver clear reporting and analysis related to capital investments and asset activity.

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn’s, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team‑oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee‑owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

• Medical Insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee‑owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company‑sponsored benefit!
• Education benefits, including tuition discounts and scholarship programs
• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise‑specific discounts available at company‑owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards, including in‑store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
• Get Paid Daily with Daily Pay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work‑life services and up to five free in‑person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources, and opportunities for career growth and development
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident, and critical illness insurances

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience with exposure to fixed assets, capital projects, or lease accounting preferred.
• Experience working with CIP and capital project tracking strongly preferred.

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer
- All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

USD $55,000.00 - USD $87,000.00 /Yr.