How do I solve 15 down in Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31258?

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15 down reads "Esteemed American clubs rely on journalist" (9 letters); the answer is ACCOUNTED. It's a charade: the answer breaks into parts in clue order, each part clued by a word or short phrase. No indicators needed; watch for standard abbreviations (RA = artist, US = American, IN = at home) and short synonyms. The full step-by-step breakdown is on this page.

Esteemed American clubs rely on journalist (9)

15D — Esteemed American clubs rely on journalist (9) — ACCOUNTED