Bookkeeping for Media Groups

Media & Production Specialists

Accounting & Bookkeeping Partnership Built for Media Professionals

We provide the financial clarity and strategic guidance that media organizations need to navigate public funding, maintain compliance, and build toward sustainable growth.

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Specialized Accounting & Bookkeeping for Media Groups & Production Companies

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
We align with marketing agencies, video production companies, educational media teams, agricultural communications specialists, and broadcast media organizations to deliver the specialized accounting and bookkeeping services that media businesses require.

For eleven years, Thornley & Knight has provided media accounting, project-based financial management, and compliance support tailored to the unique demands of the industry. From multi-client cost allocation and freelancer payment systems to equipment depreciation and project profitability analysis, we understand media finance.

Our expertise includes project-based cost tracking, multi-client financial reporting, subcontractor and freelancer payment systems, equipment depreciation strategies, grant accounting and compliance, and funding source management. We serve media organizations nationwide with the specialized knowledge that generic firms simply cannot provide.

Est. Since 2014

Entertainment Industry Services

  • Project-Based Cost Tracking
  • Multi-Client Cost Allocation
  • Freelancer & Contractor 1099 Management
  • Equipment Depreciation (Section 179)
  • Indirect Cost Rate Calculations
  • Time & Expense Tracking Systems
  • Funder Financial Package Preparation
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Multi-Project P&L Analysis
  • Public Funding Management
  • Grant Accounting & Compliance

Entertainment-Focused Expertise

Project Accounting & Cost Allocation

Precise tracking of direct and indirect costs across multiple projects and funding sources. Understand true project profitability, maintain clean audit trails, and provide funders with the detailed reporting they require.

Cash Flow & Financial Planning

Strategic management of grant disbursements, reimbursement timing, and project funding to keep your operation well-funded across multiple concurrent projects and funding cycles.

Grant Compliance & Public Funding

Expert management of federal, state, and private grants with meticulous documentation, timely reporting, and full compliance with funding requirements. We understand the unique accountability standards of publicly-funded organizations.

What Our Clients Say

Krista Stiver

Stiver Financial Services

“Our accounting team, Brittany & Kelli have been absolute game-changers for our business. Their expertise, attention to detail, and proactive approach have provided us huge peace of mind, allowing us to focus on what we do best. We couldn’t be more impressed with their dedication and efficiency!“

Steve Rodhouse

Rodhouse Construction

“I can not say enough about Francesca and her bookkeeping services. She is by far the best bookkeeper we have ever worked with. She is thorough, responsive, supportive, and very professional. I never feel like we are putting her out when we have questions or need additional support. We highly recommend Francesca and her team.”

Peter J. Kozak

Gorman & Kozak

“My accountant really likes your bookkeeping work.  My tax returns were done very quickly and ahead of schedule and her bill was very small. That tells me you did all the tedious work for her and made her job easy.”

Dan Green

OMG Media Group, Inc.

“I have worked with Thornley & Knight, Inc. since their inception, and we continue to receive the same excellent service today that brought us on board all those years ago. Their friendly staff, and exceptional attention to detail makes them so easy to work with. I don’t ever have to be concerned about a payroll issue or rent being delivered on time. We outsource all of our accounting needs to them and have been very happy with the result. It’s one less thing, as a small business owner, to keep me awake at night!”

Tony Rodondi

Anatra Fire

“Brittany and Kelli are incredibly responsive to my needs, and inquiries! If something is wrong, they jump on correcting it even if it is not their doing! Over the past 16 months Brittany and Kelli have become an extremely valuable part of our team and we consider them part of Anatra Fire Protection, Inc. When you find a service that invests in your success and tries to do more than what you expect to make your life easier you sign up for the service!“

Lisa Hansen

Harbor Creative Group, Inc.

“Thornley & Knight has been integral to the infrastructure of my business from day one. Not only does she help the agency run efficiently on a monthly basis, she protects our finances by thinking ahead. I can trust her and the Thornley & Knight team to keep our partners and vendors up to date, and communicate directly with my clients if needed. Her collaborative approach and practical workflow make me highly grateful for the partnership we have in Thornley & Knight.”

An Efficient Onboarding Process

We understand that if you choose us as your accounting partner, time is of the essence to get to work. That’s why the Thornley & Knight team has developed an efficient onboarding process that gets us protecting your business as quickly as possible.

1

Book a 15 minute quick chat with Brittany to get to know each other

2

Scoping Call – let’s drill down to the details and see how we can meet your needs

3

Sign proposal and get started with your onboarding specialist – we are usually up and running in 7 days

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