Staff Accountant - Fixed 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.

If you enjoy owning your space, influencing decisions, and building processes that make an organization stronger, apply today!

What Will I do?

• 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 rollforwards 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.

What's In It For Me?

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.

We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:

• 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 DailyPay - 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

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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.

Pay Range

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

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn's, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience-both in-store and online-focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor, and Captain Jack's brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.