Independent Contractors should be listed in your vendor list. I preface their name with the initials IC- that puts them all together in the list.

When the time comes to pay the independent contractor you need to enter a bill for the work they are being paid for. Use the icon “Enter Bills and Expenses” and create a bill for the work preformed.

Then bring up pay bills and select accounts payable if it is not already selected, and pay the independent contractor with a check.