@fitbooks2019 RE: Is there a way to do this without the bills showing on the P&L (cash basis)? I was able to create a credit and the long term liability showed on the balance sheet properly, but my client does not want the paid bills showing on the P&L?
If the bill uses an expense account then that means it will appear on the P&L, either when it is recorded on an accrual basis or when it is paid on a cash basis. There is no third option.
If the bill represents an expense, then it is correct to show the expense on the P&L (that's what it is for), even if the client doesn't want it to show up there.
If it's not an expense, but represents something the company purchased that should be an asset (for example), then it should not show on the P&L and instead should appear on the balance sheet. In that case, edit the bill and use a balance sheet account (like an asset) for the 'expense' account.
