Accountant Fixed Assets

coborns•Saint Cloud, MN

2d•$55,000 - $87,000

About The Position

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!

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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