Invoices
Invoices
Quick Summary: View invoice details, download PDFs, and understand invoice line items.
Overview
Each invoice provides a detailed breakdown of charges for a billing period. You can view invoices from your Account Statement or the monthly invoices list.
When an invoice PDF is available, it can show your customer name. If an address is available on your account for that invoice, the PDF can also include the address.
Quick Start
- Navigate to Billing
- Find the invoice in the Account Statement or monthly invoices list
- Click the invoice Reference number to open details
- Review charges by category tab
- Click Download Invoice for a PDF copy
Viewing an Invoice
Click any invoice reference number to open the detail view. The invoice header shows:
- Invoice number and reference
- Invoice date
- Download Invoice button (PDF)
- Attachments dropdown (if supporting documents are available)
Invoice Tabs
Charges are organized by category:
| Tab | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Shipments | Shipping charges for fulfilled orders |
| Other | Miscellaneous charges |
| Tab | What It Shows |
| ----- | --------------- |
| Returns | Return processing charges |
| Work Orders | Work order charges |
| ASN | Inbound shipment receiving charges |
| Storage Charges | Monthly storage fees |
Shipment Line Items
Each shipment on the invoice shows:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Date | Shipment date |
| FedEx ID | Order reference |
| Order ID | Your order ID |
| Tracking Number | Shipment tracking number |
| Courier | Courier service |
| Location | Warehouse that shipped the order |
| Destination | Destination country |
| Packaging | Packaging cost |
| Shipping | Final shipping cost |
| Insurance Cost | Insurance charges (if applicable) |
| Additional Cost | Any extra charges |
| Duties | Import duties (shown when applicable) |
| Taxes | Taxes (shown when applicable) |
| D&T Fees | Duties and taxes fees (shown when applicable) |
| Total | Total charge for this line |
| Column | Description |
| -------- | ------------- |
| Pick Pack | Pick and pack charges |
Note: Unlike pending charges, invoiced shipments show the final shipping cost (not estimates).
What appears on the invoice PDF
- The invoice PDF shows your customer name.
- If an address is available for that invoice, the PDF also shows:
- Address Line 1
- Address Line 2
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country
- If no address is available, the PDF shows only the customer name.
Invoice Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | Invoice created but not yet finalized |
| Approved | Invoice finalized and counts toward your balance |
| Paid | Invoice has been fully paid |
If you mean an invoice that is still unpaid, check whether its status is Approved rather than Paid, and review Current Due in Billing for the amount currently due.
Downloading Invoices
- Single invoice PDF: Click Download Invoice on the invoice detail page
- Attachments: Use the attachments dropdown for supporting documents
- Full statement export: Use the Export button on the Account Statement page to download all transactions
Workflows
Workflow: Review a Specific Invoice
When: You receive a billing notification or want to verify charges for a period.
Steps:
- Navigate to Billing
- Find the invoice in the Account Statement or monthly invoices list
- Click the invoice Reference number
-
Review the Shipments tab for shipping charges
-
Check additional tabs (Returns, Work Orders, ASN, Storage Charges, Other) for other charges
-
Click Download Invoice for your records
Result: You see the full breakdown of charges for that billing period.
Workflow: Reconcile Invoice Against Orders
When: You want to match invoice line items to specific orders.
Steps:
- Open the invoice and go to the Shipments tab
- Note the Order ID and FedEx ID for each line
- Cross-reference with your order list to confirm each charge
- Check the Tracking Number column to verify shipment details
Result: Each invoice line maps to a specific fulfilled order.
Workflow: Download Invoices for Accounting
When: You need invoice records for your accounting system.
Steps:
- Navigate to Billing
- Click Download Invoice on each invoice detail page for individual PDFs
- Or use Export on the Account Statement page to download all transactions
- Check the Attachments dropdown on individual invoices for supporting documents
Result: You have PDF invoices and statement exports for your records.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Billing is not visible | Billing is not currently available to your account or user access | Contact your Account Manager or ask your company administrator to review your access. |
| Can't find an invoice | Invoice may not be generated yet | Check Pending Invoice for uninvoiced charges |
| Invoice total seems wrong | Additional charges may be itemized separately | Review all tabs (Shipments, Returns, Storage, etc.) |
| There is no Download Invoice button | A PDF is not available for that invoice | Check the Attachments menu if it is available, or contact qa-testing+operations@floship.com for help. |
| Download not working | Invoice PDF not yet generated | Contact your Account Manager if the issue persists |
| The PDF shows only the customer name | No address was available for that invoice PDF | Review the address saved on your account and contact qa-testing+operations@floship.com if you need help with an existing invoice. |
| Charge not recognized | May be from a different category | Check each tab -- charges are split across Shipments, Returns, Work Orders, ASN, Storage, and Other |
Related Documentation
- Billing Overview -- balance summary, payments, and account management
- Orders Overview