Hi there, MaryFerry.
Thank you for getting back to the Community. Allow me to step in and help provide additional information about clearing balances in QuickBooks Online.
You can still use the Journal Entry feature to clear balances on your Accounts Payable account in the system. While for the offset account, It would best to seek an expert's advice from an accountant to ensure your books will be correct.
If this is for vendors with overpayments, you can use the Credit column for the A/P account. You only use the Debit column instead for the account if this is for a vendor with underpayments.
To apply the journal entry to the existing debit/credit, you can use the Pay Bills feature.
I'm always here anytime you need additional help concerning the A/P account. The Community will be on a lookout on your response.
