Making a Partial Payment to a Vendor

This article will guide you on how to add a partial payment to a vendor.

Step 1: Access the vendor payments. This can be done in two ways. The first method is through a work order.

Step 2: Click on the Payments button.

Step 3: Select Add Manufacturer Payment. This will take you to the screen where you'll make the work order payment the vendor payment. Alternatively, you can also reach this screen by following these steps:

Step 4: Click on Payments.

Step 5: Go to Accounts.

Step 6: Click on Payable.

Step 7: Select Products.

Step 8: Choose Add Payment.

Step 9: Locate the vendor and select either Non Inventory or Inventory Payments. In this example, we're selecting Non Inventory.

Step 10: Find the bill in question and click on the Partial Payments button.

Step 11: Based on the items received, update each line item.

Step 12: Updating each line item will change the cost of the bill. Now, add in your freight charges, any other costs, and taxes.

Step 13: Enter your vendor invoice number, bill date, payment terms, and then hit Save. This will adjust the balance due.

Step 14: Now, select your payment method, add in a reference number, update the payment date, toggle on or off QuickBooks sync if necessary, and then hit Save.

After following these steps, you'll notice that the balance of the invoice remains, waiting for when you receive the rest of the products.