Hello there, @dleblanc1.

You can create a Purchase order for your partial payment and apply it to the bill.

Here's how:

1. Go to the Vendors.
2. Click create Purchase Orders.
3. Fill in the information needed.
4. In the Amount, section enter the partial amount of $10,000.
5. Click Save and Close.

Once done, you can apply the purchase order to bill. Please follow the steps below.

1. From the Vendor's menu, click the Vendor Center.
2. Select the vendor's name.
3. In the Vendor Information section, find the bill under the transactions tab and double click it.
4. Click the Select PO icon.
5. Check the purchase order that needs to include on the bill.
6. Click OK, then Save and Close.

For additional insights, please refer to this article: Accounts Payable workflows in QuickBooks Desktop.

Please know that I'm only a post away if you have any other issues or concerns. I'll be more than happy to assist. Have a good one!