Thanks for joining this thread, @crab.

I appreciate you providing the complete details of your concern. Allow me to step in for a moment and share some additional recording your inventory purchased in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

You're already on the right track! Since you created a bill, you can use the Pay Bills instead. Just make sure to select the correct debit/credit card account on the payment method and on the Account drop-down.

Here's how:

1. Go to Vendors menu at the top, then pick Pay Bills on the drop-down.
2. Select the Bill that you've created on the list.
3. On the bottom part, choose Credit Card on the Method drop-down, then select the right Account.
4. Click Pay Selected Bills.

For future reference, you can also check out this article for further guidance: Pay bills in QuickBooks Desktop.

That should do it. Please let me know how it goes or if you have any additional questions. I'm always here to help. Have a wonderful weekend!