Invoice Tracking & Statuses
Understanding invoice lifecycle
At a Glance
- Track invoice status: Draft → Sent → Viewed → Paid (or Partial/Overdue)
- Filter and sort invoices by status, date, or customer for quick access
- Monitor dashboard metrics for outstanding, overdue, and paid invoices
Invoice Tracking & Statuses
Understand how to track invoices and what each status means in WorkSnap Pro.
Invoice Statuses
WorkSnap Pro uses the following invoice statuses to help you track payment progress:
| Status | Description | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | Invoice created but not sent | Gray |
| Sent | Invoice emailed to customer | Blue |
| Viewed | Customer opened the invoice link | Purple |
| Paid | Full payment received | Green |
| Partial | Partial payment received | Yellow |
| Overdue | Past due date, unpaid | Red |
| Voided | Invoice cancelled | Gray |
Status Lifecycle
Draft --> Sent --> Viewed --> Paid
| |
v v
Partial --> Paid
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v
Overdue --> Paid
Note: An invoice can become Overdue from Sent, Viewed, or Partial status if the due date passes with a balance remaining. Overdue calculations use your organization's timezone (configured in Settings > Organization).
Draft
- Invoice is saved but not visible to customer
- Can be freely edited or deleted
- Does not affect accounts receivable
Sent
- Invoice has been emailed to customer
- Counts toward accounts receivable
- Customer can view and pay online
Viewed
- Customer opened the invoice link in the portal
- Indicates engagement with your invoice
Note: "Viewed" tracking may be affected by email privacy settings (e.g., Apple Mail Privacy Protection) or if links are forwarded. It indicates the link was accessed, not necessarily by the customer.
Paid
- Full invoice amount received
- Automatically marked when online payment completes
- Or manually mark as paid for offline payments
Partial
- Some payment received, balance remaining
- Shows both paid amount and balance due
- Can still become Overdue if due date passes with balance remaining
Overdue
- Due date has passed without full payment
- Triggers automatic reminder sequences (if enabled)
- High priority for follow-up
Voided
- Invoice has been cancelled
- Does not count toward revenue or accounts receivable
- Maintains audit trail for your records
Tracking Invoice Activity
Invoice Timeline
Each invoice maintains an activity log:
- Invoice created
- Invoice sent (with email address)
- Email opened/viewed
- Payment received (amount and method)
- Reminders sent
- Notes added
Viewing Invoice Details
- Go to Invoices
- Click on any invoice
- View the Activity or History section
Filtering Invoices
Find invoices quickly with filters:
| Filter | Use Case |
|---|---|
| All | View everything |
| Draft | Invoices to complete |
| Sent | Awaiting payment |
| Overdue | Needs follow-up |
| Paid | Payment received |
| Voided | Cancelled invoices |
| This Month | Recent invoices |
Dashboard Metrics
Your dashboard shows key invoice metrics:
- Outstanding: Total unpaid invoice value
- Overdue: Invoices past due date
- Paid This Month: Revenue collected
- Sent This Month: Invoices sent out
Managing Overdue Invoices
When invoices become overdue:
- Review the invoice - Confirm amount and terms
- Check contact info - Ensure email/phone are correct
- Send a reminder - Manual or automatic
- Follow up directly - Call or text the customer
- Adjust terms if needed - Payment plan or partial payment
Voiding Invoices
If you need to cancel an invoice:
- Open the invoice
- Click More Options
- Select Void Invoice
- Confirm the action
Voided invoices:
- Are marked as void (not deleted)
- Don't count toward revenue
- Maintain audit trail
Previous: Creating and Managing Invoices Next: Sending Invoices
What Happens Next
- 1Invoice status updates automatically as customers engage
- 2View activity timeline for each invoice showing opens, payments, and reminders
- 3Set up automated reminders for overdue invoices in Settings > Automation
Common Questions
- Why is my invoice still showing 'Sent' when the customer said they paid?
- Manually mark the invoice as Paid if payment was received offline (cash, check). Online payments update status automatically.
- Can I void an invoice that has partial payments?
- You'll need to refund any payments first before voiding. Contact support if you need help reconciling partial payments.
- How accurate is the 'Viewed' status?
- Viewed tracking may be affected by email privacy settings or link forwarding. It indicates the portal link was accessed, not necessarily by the customer.
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