Hello there, @jason-thestandar.
The missing invoice search bar is an unusual behavior with QuickBooks Self-Employed. i recommend contacting our Live Support team for further assistance. They can help troubleshoot and resolve any concerns quickly to ensure everything works as expected.
Here's how:
- Click the Help icon located at the top-right of your QuickBooks Self-Employed account.
- Hit the Contact Us button.
- Enter keywords about your concern and select Continue.

- You can connect through chat or by requesting a callback.
In the meantime, you can manually browse through your invoices to locate the one you need. Additionally, you can use the QuickBooks Mobile app to quickly access your invoices.
If you need further assistance with managing invoices in QuickBooks Self-Employed, don't hesitate to click the Reply button below.