You're in the right place for help, cjentzsch. To set up someone as both an employee and a vendor, you’ll need to create two separate profiles: one for the employee and one for the vendor.
Beforehand, please know QuickBooks Online requires unique names for each, so you’ll need to slightly modify the vendor's name to distinguish it from the employee's record.
For example:
- Employee: John Doe A
- Vendor: John Doe Z
To begin with, here's how to add a vendor:
- In the Dashboard page or My Apps, choose Expenses & Pay Bills.
- Click Vendors, then select the New Vendor button.
- Fill in the name and provide the remaining details.
- Click Save.

I’ll be keeping an eye on this thread to make sure everything runs smoothly for you. If you need extra help with setting up your team or vendors, share your question in the comments—we’re here to support you at every step. Take care!