To complete the Purchase Order process, your company submits payments to the vendor for the product(s) the company ordered through the Purchase Order.
To apply payment to the Purchase Order, first click the Vendor tab
locate the Purchase Order vendor
Click the Purchase Order
The Purchase Order displays the details of the order, including the balance due.
Click Payments
Select from the Payment Method drop-down menu how your company will pay the Purchase Order.
Enter the necessary payment information based upon the payment method you selected:
- For all payment methods: The Amount field defaults to the amount of the Purchase Order. If the amount you wish to pay is different, you may change the amount in this field.
- For all payment methods: The Payment Date field defaults to the current date. If you paid the Purchase Order on a previous date, you may change the date accordingly in this field.
- For check or money order payment methods: You may add optional information (in the Note or Reference # fields, respectively) pertaining to this transaction.
- For credit card payment methods: If you selected a credit card as the payment method, the Add Payment dialog displays a series of related data fields, prompting you to give required credit card information.
Once all payment information is entered, click Post Payment. The Purchase Order now displays the payment information and a revised balance due, as shown below: