Jessica Bender

Friendly, a great attitude and a genuine drive to find solutions — these are the attributes Jessica brings to every engagement. She’s also dedicated to making the tax process as efficient as possible, staying meticulously organized to make it simple and easy for clients to work with her.

Jessica began her public accounting career in 2021, and provides expertise in state and local taxation. Her primary focus is taxation of pass-through entities across the private equity, real estate and manufacturing industries. Jessica’s specialized expertise lies in state and local apportionments; withholding and composite filings; nexus studies, to provide state filing options; and communicating with state authorities on a variety of tax notices.

• Involved in staff recruiting and training for the firm’s Tax Practice

Jessica resides in the suburbs of Seven Hills, Ohio — a change from previously living the city life in downtown Cleveland. She enjoys watching all the local sports teams, trying new restaurants, and exploring local hiking trails and farmers’ markets. When Jessica’s not enjoying her free time around home, she’s likely on a boat at her family’s lake house in Marblehead, Ohio. She also loves spending time with friends and family on annual trips to Mackinaw, Michigan, and Marco Island, Florida.