DeMott & Smith CPA’s, P.C. was formed in 1988 to respond to the needs of clients not being effectively serviced in the large CPA firm environment. To fill this need, Thomas J. DeMott and Stephen L. Smith left their partner positions at a large local firm to form DeMott & Smith CPA’s, P.C. For over thirty years, we’ve operated our CPA firm with an approach to client relations and firm management unlike any other firm, large or small. Our Partners pride themselves on being accessible to their clients. Their approach includes not only financial concerns but personal and family-related issues as well. Our goal is to listen to our clients and understand their needs. These commitments, in addition to our exemplary technical skills, explain why many of our clients have worked with us for over thirty years.
Jason A. DeLaurentiis, CPA
Managing Partner
Jason has been with the firm since September, 2002. For nearly twenty years, Jason has represented clients in numerous industries, including construction, engineering, manufacturing, medical, professional services, technology, and not-for-profit. He has also worked with many individuals, providing tax preparation, planning, and financial planning services. Jason’s areas of expertise include business consulting, entity formation, acquisition, and transition, financial projections, and tax planning. Jason received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 2002 and remains actively involved in the SUNY Geneseo School of Business Alumni Connections Council. Jason has also served on several not-for-profit boards, including as an Advisory Board Member and Executive Board Member of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – NY branch from 2010 through 2015, as well as holding the position of Treasurer during this time. Jason has also previously served as Treasurer of the local chapter of the American Marketing Association from 2004 through 2006. Additionally, Jason was recognized as a Rochester Business Journal 40 Under 40 recipient in 2013.
Originally hailing from Trumansburg, New York, Jason now lives in Pittsford with his wife, Sara, and their daughters, Mia and Eva.
Email: jasond@demottsmith.com
Phone: 585-498-2562
Benjamin F. Dobrzynski, CPA
Partner
Ben Dobrzynski began his career at DeMott & Smith CPA’s, P.C. in September, 2008 after graduating from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. After spending almost four years at DeMott & Smith CPA’s, P.C., Ben moved to New York City for three-plus years where he last served as a Tax Manager at a “Big Four” international accounting firm before returning to DeMott & Smith CPA’s. P.C. in December of 2014. Ben focuses his practice on providing tax, accounting and general business advice to individuals, closely held businesses, and seed-stage to late-stage start-up companies. Ben has worked extensively with clients in the areas such as software-as-a-service (SAAS), professional service, real estate, construction, retail, technology, medical and start-ups. Ben and DeMott & Smith CPA’s, P.C. pride themselves on focusing more closely on the needs of their clients and ensuring accessibility and responsiveness is paramount in all areas of practice.
Ben currently resides in Pittsford with his wife, Larissa and their children Zoey and Knox, and enjoys playing golf and soccer. Ben’s contact information is listed below.
Email: ben@demottsmith.com
Phone: 585-498-2563
Cara E. Lang, CPA
Manager
Cara joined DeMott & Smith in October 2016 after graduating from the State University of New York College at Geneseo with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. She works on a variety of projects and engagements for the firm to provide tax planning, consulting, and expertise to individuals and closely held businesses in a variety of industries. Cara enjoys building relationships and interacting with clients to provide meaningful insights to aid them in decision making.
Originally from the Catskill Mountain region, Cara currently resides in Pittsford with her husband, Danny, and their two dogs.
Email: cara@demottsmith.com
Phone: 585-498-2570
Anthony Lenzi, CPA
Tax Manager
Anthony joined DeMott & Smith CPA’s, P.C. in November, 20
21. He focuses his practice on providing tax, accounting and consulting to individuals and closely held businesses. Anthony is a licensed CPA in New York State and a member of the Rochester Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Science in Forensic Accounting from the College at Brockport, State University of New York.
Anthony currently lives in West Henrietta with his wife, Kelly and daughters, Raelynn and McKenna. In his spare time, you can find him outdoors, in the gym or working on the next house project.
Email: anthony@demottsmith.com
Phone: 585-498-2565
Casey Vattimo
Staff Accountant
Casey Vattimo joined DeMott & Smith CPA’s in July 2021. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the State University of New York at Brockport in December of 2020. She is currently working on her Master degree of Accounting from the Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She works on individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and tax planning and projections. Casey grew up in Geneseo and now lives in Rochester.
Email: casey@demottsmith.com
Phone: 585-498-2568
Laura Putorti
Office Manager
Laura has been with DeMott & Smith CPA’s, P.C. since August, 2000. As Office Manager, she is often the first person a client will see and/or speak with when visiting the office or calling in. Laura has degrees in both the computer and arts industries, as well as being a Licensed New York State Notary Public.
Laura lives in Rochester and enjoys music, travel and photography in her free time.
Email: laura@demottsmith.com
Phone: 585-498-2567
Ellie Hickey
Administrative Assistant
Ellie Hickey joined DeMott & Smith in July 2021. She completes administrative tasks for the office and greets clients from the front desk. She has a BA in English from Framingham State University and a Masters in Teaching from Tufts University. She has a background in Instructional Design and previously worked in education, training, and consulting.
Email: elllie@demottsmith.com
Phone: 585-498-2561
Thomas J. DeMott
Retired Partner
Retired in 2018, Tom was a founding partner of the firm.
Stephen L. Smith
Retired Partner
Retired in 2019, Steve was a founding partner of the firm.