Rebecca Jacobs

Meet Our Team – Rebecca H. Jacobs

Rebecca joined RBG in January 2009, initially joining as an intern. During this internship phase, her roles primarily revolved around handling tax-related matters and client accounting. Her dedication and competence eventually led to a full-time position within the company, marking her transition to the role of a tax staff member, which she assumed in October 2011.

In her capacity at the firm, Rebecca specializes in providing a wide spectrum of services, including tax compliance and consulting. Her niche, however, revolves around serving high-net-worth individuals and families, demonstrating her expertise in this specific area. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting earned from Christian Brothers University for her undergraduate degree, while she pursued a Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Tax at the University of Memphis.

Rebecca has cherished almost 12 years of marriage to her husband, Seth. The two are parents of a 9-year-old daughter named Vivian and a 3-year-old son named William. She also maintains close family ties to one brother, one sister, and four nieces, all residing within the Memphis area.

Fun Questions

  1. If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?

Probably cook. I love to make food, but don’t feel like I have time to do real cooking anymore.   

  1. What fictional place would you most like to visit?

Hogwarts!

  1. What is a new skill that you would like to master?

I’d like to learn how to play the guitar.

  1. What do you wish you knew more about?

Other cultures – I love learning about how different people live and how it’s similar/different from me.

  1. What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? 

My senior year of high school I traveled to England during Spring Break.

  1. What question would you most like to know the answer to?

Where is the Ark of the Covenant?

  1. What was the best compliment you’ve ever received? 

Probably something relating to my kids being well-behaved. It was likely a lie, but it’s nice to hear as a parent.

  1. What accomplishment are you most proud of? 

Being a mom to two pretty awesome kids.

  1. What is your favorite smell? 

Dinner that someone else is cooking.

  1. If you had a clock that would countdown to any one event of your choosing, what event would you want it to countdown to? 

My daughter getting her driver’s license so I can stop being an unpaid chauffeur.

  1. When was the last time you climbed a tree?

My freshman year of college. I did a high ropes course and we had to climb a tree (using ropes, belay, etc.) to get started.

  1. What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever eaten? 

Crocodile (yes, it tastes like chicken)

  1. What was your first job? 

A hostess at a small Italian restaurant

  1. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? 

Invisibility – I love people watching.